The Use of Bisphosphonates by Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Women: Adherence and Side Effects
This study aims to evaluate the adherence of a sample of postmenopausal osteoporotic women and to investigate the side effects experienced by them. For each participant in the study, a recent DXA scan (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) result confirming the diagnosis of osteoporosis was recorded. It...
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| Published in: | Journal of biological sciences (Faisalabad, Pakistan) Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 163 - 167 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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| Summary: | This study aims to evaluate the adherence of a sample of postmenopausal osteoporotic women and to investigate the side effects experienced by them. For each participant in the study, a recent DXA scan (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) result confirming the diagnosis of osteoporosis was recorded. It was found that mean age of the medium or low adherence group (64.7 years) was significantly higher than mean age of the high adherence group (62.5 year). Adverse effects occurred in 26% of the sample. Family history of osteoporosis and tendency to fall were the two predictors for adherence to bisphosphonates. The adherence level reported in the current study was relatively high, this can be a good indicator about healthcare provided to postmenopausal osteoporotic women in the family practice clinic. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 1727-3048 1812-5719 |
| DOI: | 10.3923/jbs.2013.163.167 |