Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward osteoporosis among Jordanian nurses

Abstract

Objective: To identify the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward osteoporosis among Jordanian nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted in this study. A convenience sample of 443 Jordanian nurses were recruited from the public and private healthcare settings in Jordan. The assessment tool used in the current study contained 35 items, measuring KAP among Jordanian nurses toward osteoporosis. The correlation Pearson test and regression test were used to analyze data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 21. Results: The total KAP scores were 33.53, 37.65, and 22.7, respectively. These results revealed that Jordanian nurses have a moderate level of KAP toward osteoporosis. Conclusions: Jordanian nurses showed a moderate KAP toward osteoporosis, which should be improved as an effective step to reducing the growing incidences of osteoporosis. The lack of KAP holds a serious and growing impact on the Jordanian health sector and patients' health in terms of cost, healthcare resources, and social life. Nurses can play a valuable role in educating patients on bone fracture causes, perceived percentage, risks, and prevention, as well as in helping them with nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.