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Osteoporosis Education: Success in a Community Setting
International Journal of Faith Community Nursing
  • Cathy H. Abell, Western Kentucky University
  • Maria E. Main, Western Kentucky University
  • Maire M Blankenship, Western Kentucky University, USA
  • S. Renea Watkins, Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
Abstract

The purpose of the quasi-experimental study was to examine the effect of a community educational offering on attendees’ knowledge of osteoporosis as measured by the Osteoporosis Knowledge Test. A statistical significant difference was noted between the pretest and post-test means (p = .000). The findings demonstrate that a brief educational session can increase knowledge regarding osteoporosis. Development of partnerships with community populations to provide opportunities for health education can be valuable in promoting healthy behaviors.

Citation Information
Cathy H. Abell, Maria E. Main, Maire M Blankenship and S. Renea Watkins. "Osteoporosis Education: Success in a Community Setting" (2019) p. 1
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/maria-main/8/