Table 3 Factor loadings for the osteoporosis drug treatment benefits and drug treatment barriers sub-scales, N = 871

Osteoporosis drug treatment benefits†

1

Drug treatments can help to build strong bones

2

You would feel good about taking drug treatments to prevent osteoporosis

3

Drug treatments can cut down the chances of broken bones

6

You would consider taking drug treatments to prevent broken bones

11

If your doctor advised you to, you would take drug treatments to prevent broken bones

Drug treatment barriers†

8^‡

You are taking too many medications

9^‡

You have stomach problems that limit your ability to take drug treatment