Educational Intervention regarding Osteoporosis Knowledge among Nurses: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Survey

Abstract Summary We observed a positive relationship between awareness and educational intervention based on the facts on osteoporosis quiz. There are notable gaps in current nursing knowledge, particularly in terms of preventative strategies. Purpose/Introduction Osteoporosis is one of the main public health concerns and informative health intervention remains important in management of osteoporosis due to modifiable risk factors through non pharmacological approach. The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the awareness and intervention effect on knowledge regarding osteoporosis among nursing professionals. Methods The design of the research investigation was comparative cross-sectional. The Systematic technique was selected for data sampling from 278 nurses using roasoft. Facts on osteoporosis quiz was used for data collection before and after intervention. Health information brochure was used for educating nurses regarding osteoporosis. Results The response rate was 100 percent as all the 278 questionnaires were received back from respondents. Osteoporosis affects both genders was correctly identified by 70.9% nurses before intervention and 82.4% nurses after intervention. There is a weak relationship between bone health (r = 0.35, p = 0.000) strong association between risk factors (r = 0.70, p = 0.000) and treatment and prevention (r = 0.89, p = 0.000). Significant differences were observed by applying paired t-test statistics. Conclusions The findings of the survey concluded a statistically significant association between knowledge and educational intervention. There should be improved teaching in nurses’ syllabi in addition to ongoing nursing instruction programs such as seminars and workshops as deficiency of responsiveness related to osteoporosis was a barrier to adequate patient care.