Open Access<p>Screening for Bone Mineral Density and Assessment Knowledge Level of Low Peak Bone Risk Factors and Preventive Practices Among Kuwaiti Future Mothers</p>
Author(s) -
Najla Al-Ayyadhi,
Laila Abd ElRaheem Refaat,
Mahasen Mohamed Ibrahim,
Heba Mohamed Abd ElGalil
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.65
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-2390
DOI - 10.2147/jmdh.s280261
Subject(s) - medicine , affect (linguistics) , osteoporosis , bone mineral , socioeconomic status , logistic regression , bone health , demography , gerontology , environmental health , physical therapy , psychology , population , communication , sociology
Attaining greater peak bone mass (PBM) prior to the onset of bone loss is getting increasing public health attention as healthy strong bones are essential to maintain our life. Females are more susceptible to bone loss. Knowledge and awareness about low peak bone mass and its related risk factors are important contributors to its preventive behavior.