Publications by authors named "Manar H Abu Khurmah"

Objectives: Our aim was to predict the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis and their associated risk factors among postmenopausal women from Jordan.

Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 368 postmenopausal women were recruited from King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) in the North of Jordan between September 2022 and April 2023. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan.

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Rationale: Lack of information about osteoporosis knowledge and awareness among premenopausal compared to postmenopausal women in Jordan.

Main Result: Women had an average-poor knowledge and awareness about osteoporosis.

Significance: This study highlights the need to improve women's knowledge about osteoporosis, its consequences, potential risk factors, preventive measures, and treatment options.

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