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• TITLE: Osteoporosis knowledge, beliefs, and calcium intake of college students: Utilization of the health belief model

  AUTHORS: Ellen Edmonds, Lori W. Turner, Stuart L. Usdan

  KEYWORDS: Osteoporosis; Calcium; Prevention; Health Belief Model; Bone Health

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol.2 No.1, February 24, 2012

  ABSTRACT: Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between osteoporosis knowledge, beliefs and calcium intake among college students. This study also examined perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy related to osteoporosis prevention. Participants: Seven hundred and ninety two (n = 792) men and women ages 17 - 31 of all ethnicities at a mid-western regional university in the US participated in the study. Methods: The Osteoporosis Knowledge Test, Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale, and Osteoporosis Preventing Behaviors Survey were utilized. Each of these tools were previously validated and found reliable. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were completed. Results: Participants did not perceive themselves as susceptible to osteoporosis and perceived minimal barriers to calcium intake. Their knowledge was minimal concerning alternate sources of calcium. Conclusions: Prevention programs should aim to increase osteoporosis knowledge of risk factors and osteoprotective behaviors and to decrease high-risk behaviors during college years when behavior changes can have the strongest impact on bone health.