Pilot for the extent of women's knowledge regarding risk factors leading to oestoprosis (Comparative study)

摘要: Osteoporosis is a serious public health problem that currently causes global concern. It silent and incurable disease, so many people are not alert to it until complications occur. The aim of the present study assess women knowledge level toward risk factors for oestoprosis. Descriptive comparative with convenience random sampling was used 300 from Egypt, Sudan Kingdom Saudi Arabian which divided into 100 community each country carried out in Egypt Damanhur city, Elkhartoum city Jeddah .One modified tool data collection 2 main parts related sociodemographic characteristics, osteoporosis respectively. Results revealed significance difference items knowledge, dietary habits between Egyptian, Sudanese regarding osteoporosis. also, No relation age , Economic status their attitude performed bone densitometry test among all studied sample while significant found only jobs economic situation . There obvious needs development implementing educational instructional scheme Arab countries prevention In addition, results supported three hypotheses research. Increase motivation attend classes increased awareness level.