Publications by authors named "Aashish Rana"
Article Synopsis
- Osteoporosis is a significant public health issue that leads to serious complications like physical disability and increased mortality rates, yet many people are unaware and undiagnosed until fractures occur.
- A study was conducted in Kirtipur Municipality, Nepal, involving 405 middle and old-aged women to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding osteoporosis using face-to-face interviews and statistical analyses.
- Results showed that nearly half of the participants had good knowledge about osteoporosis, with significant associations found between knowledge, attitudes, and practices based on factors like occupation, income, ethnicity, and education.
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