Open AccessBone Health Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Behaviors in Adolescent Females
Author(s) -
J. A. L. Magee,
Wayne Stuberg,
Gregory T. Schmutte
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
pediatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.621
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1538-005X
pISSN - 0898-5669
DOI - 10.1097/pep.0b013e3181705814
Subject(s) - self efficacy , osteoporosis , intervention (counseling) , medicine , physical therapy , gerontology , psychology , clinical psychology , nursing , social psychology
To determine whether an educational program about osteoporosis will improve knowledge and confidence about osteoporosis prevention, self-efficacy, and self-reported bone-health lifestyle behaviors in adolescent girls.