The Knowledge and Health Belief Model of Osteoporosis Prevention Among Females in Saudi Arabia.

Background Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in humans, representing a major public health problem affecting women more commonly. The prevalence of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia is high among females. Thus, the knowledge and Health Belief Model (HBM) of osteoporosis, which can be used to gain an understanding of health behaviors and reasons for non-compliance to osteoprotective recommendations, is necessary.