Attitude level regarding osteoporosis among Jordanian nurses, N = 443_
| No. | Item | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 have a high chance of developing osteoporosis | 2.77 (1.20) |
| 2 | If my parents had weak bones, I will too. | 2.76 (1.25) |
| 3 | I would willingly go for the checking of osteoporosis. | 3.43 (1.19) |
| 4 | I would go for medical counselling to prevent bone fractures | 3.43 (1.25) |
| 5 | The thought of having osteoporosis scares me. | 3.20 (1.32) |
| 6 | If I had osteoporosis, I would be crippled | 2.90 (1.13) |
| 7 | I believe that vitamin D supplements are good for maintaining my bone health. | 4.22 (0.98) |
| 8 | I believe that healthy food can prevent osteoporosis. | 4.23 (0.96) |
| 9 | When I think about osteoporosis, I will get stressed. | 3.21 (1.29) |
| 10 | 1 can do exercises at least three times a week. | 3.65 (1.21) |
| 11 | I can do exercise for about 20 to 30 min. | 3.81 (1.19) |
| Grand mean | 37.65 |
Frequency, percentage, means (SD), and range for categorical demographic variables, N = 443_
| Variable | Number and percentage (n, %) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male | 233 (52.6) |
| Female | 210 (47.4) |
| Experience( years) | |
| <5 | 147 (33.2) |
| 5–10 | 179 (40.4) |
| 10–15 | 69 (15.6) |
| 15–20 | 30 (6.8) |
| >20 | 18 (4.1) |
| Job title | |
| L.P.N | 40 (9) |
| R.N | 334 (75.4) |
| Charge nurse | 17 (3.8) |
| Head nurse | 20 (4.5) |
| Manager | 32 (7.2) |
| Qualification | |
| Diploma | 41 (9.3) |
| B.S.N | 327 (73.8) |
| MS | 69 (15.6) |
| PHD | 6 (1.4) |
| Training program | |
| No | 337 (76.1) |
| Yes | 106 (23.9) |
Knowledge level regarding osteoporosis among Jordanian nurses, N = 443_
| No. | Item | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osteoporosis is more common in women | 2.90 (0.3) |
| 2 | Osteoporosis can lead to an increase risk of fractures | 2.94 (0.3) |
| 3 | Osteoporosis is more common in elderly | 2.81 (0.5) |
| 4 | A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of getting osteoporosis | 2.68 (0.6) |
| 5 | Asians are at greater risk of getting osteoporosis | 2.27 (0.6) |
| 6 | Smoking can lead to osteoporosis | 2.40 (0.8) |
| 7 | Most people gain bone mass after the age of 30 | 1.82 (0.8) |
| 8 | Walking has great effects toward bone health status | 2.79 (0.5) |
| 9 | Measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) is used to diagnose osteoporosis | 2.74 (0.5) |
| 10 | The most important time to build bone strength is at the age of 17 | 2.21 (0.8) |
| 11 | Osteoporosis can lead to blindness | 1.61 (0.7) |
| 12 | Lifetime intake of calcium and vitamin D does not reduce the risk of osteoporosis | 1.58 (0.8) |
| 13 | Only overweight adults get osteoporosis | 1.29 (0.6) |
| 14 | Hormone replacing therapy cannot slow down the progression of bone loss | 1.83 (0.8) |
| 15 | Osteoporosis also is known as osteoarthritis | 1.60 (0.8) |
| Total of mean | 33.53 |
Practice level regarding osteoporosis among Jordanian nurses, N = 443_
| No. | Item | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you take vegetables in your diet? | 3.29 (0.77) |
| 2 | Do you take fruit in your diet? | 3.06 (0.78) |
| 3 | Do you take vitamin supplements? | 2.18 (0.99) |
| 4 | Do you drink milk? | 2.55 (0.98) |
| 5 | Do you eat a well -balanced diet according to the food pyramid? | 2.63 (0.85) |
| 6 | Do you smoke? | 2.23 (1.33) |
| 7 | Do you drink alcohol? | 1.27 (0.70) |
| 8 | Do you spend an average of 15 min per day outside in the sunlight? | 2.72 (0.92) |
| 9 | Do you exercise for at least 20 min? | 2.60 (0.97) |
| Total of mean | 22.7 |
Summary of total scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward osteoporosis among Jordanian nurses, N = 443 (n, %)_
| Category | Good | Moderate | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | 40 (9.03%) | 372 (83.97%) | 31 (7%) |
| Attitude | 87 (19.69%) | 259 (58.47%) | 97 (21.90%) |
| Practice | 16 (3.61%) | 248 (55.98%) | 179 (40.41%) |