RESEARCH ARTICLE
Validation and Assessment of Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Among Iraqi General Population
Mohanad Naji Sahib*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 76
Last Page: 85
Publisher ID: TONURSJ-12-76
DOI: 10.2174/1874434601812010076
Article History:
Received Date: 07/12/2017Revision Received Date: 18/4/2018
Acceptance Date: 27/04/2018
Electronic publication date: 31/05/2018
Collection year: 2018
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Abstract
Background:
Poor quality of life, fractures and disability are the consequences of preventable osteoporosis.
Objectives:
The aims of this study were to validate and assess Osteoporosis Self-efficacy Scale (OSES-A) Arabic version among Iraqi general population.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study with a random cluster sampling method from the community was used. Forward–backward-forward translation method was used to translate the questionnaire from English to Arabic. Beside OSES-A, Osteoporosis Knowledge Tool (OKT) and Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS) Arabic versions were used to assess osteoporosis preventive behaviours.
Results:
The results showed good face validity and reliability. The construct validity showed two factors which explain 80.86% of the variance. In addition, the result showed low self-efficacy score (658.43±222.014) with 83.33% were found to have low OSES-A level. There were significant associations between age, gender, and self-reported osteoporosis with OSES-A levels. In addition, there were significant differences between age, gender, marital status, family history of osteoporosis, self-reported osteoporosis and osteoporosis diagnosis or screening in relation to total OSES-A scores. Moreover, there were positive correlations between the OSES-A total score with total knowledge and health belief. Multivariate analysis revealed that OKT levels, OHBS levels, age and gender were predictors for OSES-A levels.
Conclusion:
This study showed good cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of OSES-A tool and could be used in any osteoprotective educational program.