Effects of an osteoporosis educational programme for men

摘要: This paper reports an evaluation of the effects on knowledge health beliefs and preventive behaviours osteoporosis educational programme for men. Osteoporosis is increasing global concern programmes have been identified as a crucial strategy in its prevention. However effectiveness has mainly evaluated women. A randomized controlled trial was carried out to identify The study conducted between September 2004 February 2005 128 Hong Kong Chinese men were randomly assigned intervention or control group with 64 each group. attended programme. All participants completed pre- post-test self-administered questionnaires: Knowledge Test Health Belief Scale Self-Efficacy Scale. showed statistically significant increase both (P < 0.0005) = 0.007) about comparison difference self-efficacy two groups not 0.154). An can mens levels change their behaviours. approach should be more widely used nursing practice promoting adoption prevention (authors)