The Relationship Between Health Literacy, Exercise Habits, and Medication Adherence in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Patients

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and increased fracture risk. Treatment includes exercise, nutrition, supplements, and medications like bisphosphonates, denosumab, or hormone replacement therapy. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and preventing falls are also crucial. Despite effective treatments, adherence is low: 20-30% of patients don't start oral bisphosphonates, and 16-60% continue medications after one year. Exercise adherence rates are similarly low (14.3%-57.7%). This non-adherence imposes a significant clinical and economic burden. Health literacy (HL)-the ability to find, understand, and use health information-is vital for managing health but is understudied in relation to osteoporosis treatment adherence. This study aims to examine the relationship between HL, exercise habits, and medication adherence in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Understanding these factors can lead to effective interventions, improving patient adherence and health outcomes. The study will measure HL levels and their correlation with medication and exercise adherence, potentially informing health education programs and strategies to enhance treatment adherence. By doing so, it aims to improve health outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Postmenopausal patients

• Being under outpatient follow-up for osteoporosis for at least one year

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Gazi University
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Ayça Utkan Karasu, MD
aycautkan@gazi.edu.tr
+905365759757
Backup
Levent Karataş, MD
dr.levent.karatas@gmail.com
+905055629437
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-07-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
postmenopausal osteoporosis
Patients followed in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic with a diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Sponsors
Leads: Gazi University

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