Table 2 Mean scores (95%CI) for each of the ten questions; significant results are in boldface
Mean score (95%CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Question Theme | Pre-test | Post-test | Change |
Diet low in calcium is a risk factor | 0.91 (0.83, 1.00) | 0.94 (0.86, 1.01) | +0.02 (−0.09, 0.14) |
3–5 serves per day of calcium-rich foods are recommended | 0.94 (0.86, 1.01) | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | +0.06 (−0.09, 0.14) |
Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D | 0.60 (0.45, 0.74)* | 0.77 (0.64, 0.89) | +0.17 (0.02, 0.32) |
Body needs vitamin D to help absorb calcium | 0.79 (0.67, 0.91) | 0.98 (0.64, 0.89)* | +0.19 (0.06, 0.32) |
Excessive alcohol is a risk factor | 0.79 (0.67, 0.91) | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | +0.21 (0.09, 0.33) |
Swimming and cycling do not build bone strength | 0.06 (−0.01, 0.14) | 0.77 (0.64, 0.89) | +0.70 (0.57, 0.84) |
Osteoporosis is asymptomatic | 0.47 (0.32, 0.62) | 0.83 (0.72, 0.94) | +0.36 (0.22, 0.50) |
Long periods of sitting are a risk factor | 0.92 (0.83, 1.00) | 0.92 (0.83, 1.00) | +0.00 (−0.12, 0.12) |
Smoking is a risk factor | 0.79 (0.67, 0.91) | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | +0.21 (0.09, 0.33) |
Osteoporosis affects men | 0.89 (0.80, 0.99) | 0.96 (0.90, 1.02) | +0.06 (−0.01, 0.14) |
Change in total score (all items combined) | 2.08 (1.57, 2.42) | ||