Table 4 Correct answers for the OKAT at test and re-test among the study sample
Item | % Correct answers at test | % Correct answers at re-test | |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of bone fractures. | 98% | 94% | 1.0 |
2. Osteoporosis usually causes symptoms (e.g. pain) before fractures occur. | 9% | 27% | 0.002 |
3. Having a higher peak bone mass at the end of childhood gives no protection against the development of osteoporosis in later life. | 27% | 29% | 0.557 |
4. Osteoporosis is more common in men. | 88% | 85% | 0.344 |
5. Cigarette smoking can contribute to osteoporosis. | 49% | 44% | 0.167 |
6. White women are at highest risk of fracture as compared to other races. | 48% | 50% | 0.227 |
7. A fall is just as important as low bone strength in causing fractures. | 47% | 43% | 1.0 |
8. By age 80, the majority of women have osteoporosis. | 82% | 82% | 0.508 |
9. From age 50, most women can expect at least one fracture before they die. | 55% | 66% | 0.267 |
10. Any type of physical activity is beneficial for osteoporosis. | 30% | 45% | 0.061 |
11. It is easy to tell whether I am at risk of osteoporosis by my clinical risk factors. | 48% | 47% | 0.690 |
12. Family history of osteoporosis strongly predisposes a person to osteoporosis. | 58% | 51% | 0.442 |
13. An adequate calcium intake can be achieved from two glasses of milk a day. | 68% | 75% | 0.845 |
14. Sardines and broccoli are good sources of calcium for people who cannot take dairy products. | 53% | 51% | 0.041 |
15. Calcium supplements alone can prevent bone loss. | 58% | 56% | 0.327 |
16. Alcohol in moderation has little effect on osteoporosis. | 18% | 23% | 0.383 |
17. A high salt intake is a risk factor for osteoporosis. | 41% | 39% | 0.332 |
18. There is a small amount of bone loss in the ten years following the onset of menopause. | 4% | 31% | 0.000 |
19. Hormone therapy prevents further bone loss at any age after menopause. | 42% | 30% | 0.200 |
20. There are no effective treatments for osteoporosis available in “Syria”*. | 25% | 39% | 0.210 |