Table 5: Prevention attitude of Osteoporosis among the study participants (n = 286).

Preventive Attitude Variables Yes No
n (%) n (%)
Prevention of osteoporosis is impossible: 44 (15.4%) 242 (84.6%)
There is no treatment. 44 (15.4%) 242 (84.6%)
A calcium-rich diet is essential for prevention. 254 (88.8%) 32 (11.2%)
Calcium supplements may be used in addition to dietary calcium. 244 (85.3%) 42 (14.7%)
Vitamin-D is recommended in prevention 245 (85.7%) 41 (14.3%)
Female hormones (ostrogens) may be used for prevention. 138 (48.3%) 148 (51.7%)
Use of HRT for prevention of Osteoporosis 141 (49.3%) 145 (50.7%)
Regular exercise 97 (33.9%) 189 (66.1%)
Milk may be preventive against osteoporosis 264 (92.3%) 22 (7.7%)
Cheese may be preventive against osteoporosis 250 (87.4%) 36 (12.6%)
Meat may be preventive against osteoporosis 153 (53.5%) 133 (46.5%)
Coffee may be preventive against osteoporosis 44 (15.4%) 242 (84.6%)
Yoghurt may be preventive against osteoporosis 248 (86.7%) 38 (13.3%)
Sugar may be preventive against osteoporosis 55 (19.2%) 231 (80.8%)
Olive oil may be preventive against osteoporosis 216 (75.5%) 70 (24.5%)
Margarine may be preventive against osteoporosis 63 (22.0%) 223 (78.0%)
Fruit and vegetables may be preventive against osteoporosis 260 (90.9%) 26 (9.1%)