Osteoporosis prevention in college women: application of the expanded health belief model
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- DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.26.3.1
Osteoporosis prevention in college women: application of the expanded health belief model
Abstract
Objective: To examine personal characteristics and expanded health belief model (EHBM) constructs associated with the practice of osteoporosis-protective behaviors among a random sample of nontraditional college women.
Methods: A valid and reliable written mail questionnaire assessing osteoporosis knowledge, EHBM constructs, weight-bearing exercise (EX), and dietary calcium intake (CA) was completed by 273 women.
Results: A high proportion of women did not meet current guidelines for EX (50.7%) or CA (67.8%). Exercise self-efficacy and barriers to exercise were the best predictors of overall EX and CA behaviors.
Conclusion: The EHBM was useful in predicting EX and CA.
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