Sheng Shaoying, Wang Manman, Yu Chengfei, Li Qing, Wang Zhan, Ma Yaojing
Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Front Aging. 2025 Jun 10;6:1543839. doi: 10.3389/fragi.2025.1543839. eCollection 2025.
To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding osteoporosis prevention among older adult patients following lumbar fusion surgery and identify associated factors.
A cross-sectional study was conducted with participants aged ≥50 years. Data on demographic characteristics, KAP related to osteoporosis prevention, and lifestyle behaviors were collected using structured questionnaires. Chi-square tests were performed to explore associations between demographic variables and knowledge levels.
A total of 217 participants were included in the study. Participants demonstrated varying levels of knowledge, with 28.6% scoring high on the OPAAT. Female gender, higher educational attainment, urban residence, and diabetes were significantly associated with higher knowledge levels. Positive lifestyle practices, such as calcium and vitamin D supplementation, were observed in 64.5% and 41.0% of participants, respectively, while regular outdoor exercise and dairy product consumption were less common.
The findings highlight gaps in osteoporosis prevention KAP among older adult patients following lumbar fusion surgery. Tailored educational programs and interventions are necessary to enhance awareness and promote healthier behaviors.
评估腰椎融合术后老年患者对骨质疏松症预防的知识、态度和行为（KAP），并确定相关因素。
对年龄≥50岁的参与者进行了一项横断面研究。使用结构化问卷收集了人口统计学特征、与骨质疏松症预防相关的KAP以及生活方式行为的数据。进行卡方检验以探讨人口统计学变量与知识水平之间的关联。
共有217名参与者纳入研究。参与者的知识水平各不相同，28.6%的人在骨质疏松症预防知识评估工具（OPAAT）上得分较高。女性、较高的教育程度、城市居住以及糖尿病与较高的知识水平显著相关。分别有64.5%和41.0%的参与者采取了积极的生活方式行为，如补充钙和维生素D，而定期户外锻炼和食用乳制品则不太常见。
研究结果凸显了腰椎融合术后老年患者在骨质疏松症预防KAP方面的差距。需要制定针对性的教育计划和干预措施，以提高认识并促进更健康的行为。
