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01-09-2009 | Original Article

Greater osteoporosis educational outreach is desirable among Chinese immigrants in Chinatown, Chicago

Authors: S. Tan, L. Ji, J. Tsai, J. Eng, H.-J. Ko, A. Yau, G. Edwards, A. Bunta, B. J. Edwards

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 9/2009

Abstract

Summary

Osteoporosis beliefs were assessed in immigrant Chinese women in Chinatown, Chicago. Results from a survey utilizing the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale showed that women expressed concern about osteoporosis but lacked both knowledge of preventive care and health motivation.

Introduction

The objective of this study was to assess osteoporosis beliefs in immigrant Chinese women in Chinatown, Chicago.

Methods

In a community-based health fair, osteoporosis knowledge and self-efficacy among postmenopausal Chinese immigrants were assessed using the translated Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale. Bone mineral density (BMD) was assessed with calcaneal ultrasound.

Results

The study population included 94 women with mean age of 51 ± 9 years, mean length of residence in the United States of 9 ± 7 years, and 73% (n = 76) of whom were recent immigrants. Women expressed concern about the seriousness of osteoporosis and their relative susceptibility to osteoporosis. In particular, women with a prior fracture reported higher seriousness to osteoporosis. Nonetheless, women exhibited low health motivation and low awareness of the benefits of calcium and exercise. Bone densitometry results corresponded to a T score of −1.2 ± 1.5. Multiple regression analysis revealed that a younger age and longer length of residence in the USA were associated with higher BMD.

Conclusion

Chinese immigrant women in Chicago exhibit concern regarding osteoporosis, but are unaware of the benefits of calcium and exercise, and exhibit low health motivation. Chinese women in Chinatown lack necessary knowledge about osteoporosis to develop adequate self-efficacy. Public health initiatives should be undertaken among recent immigrant Chinese women.

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Title: Greater osteoporosis educational outreach is desirable among Chinese immigrants in Chinatown, Chicago
Authors: S. Tan
L. Ji
J. Tsai
J. Eng
H.-J. Ko
A. Yau
G. Edwards
A. Bunta
B. J. Edwards
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 9/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-008-0828-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Greater osteoporosis educational outreach is desirable among Chinese immigrants in Chinatown, Chicago

Abstract

Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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