Missed Opportunities in Osteoporosis Prevention and Screening in Postmenopausal Women: Risk Profiles and Awareness

OpenAlex İngilizce

Objectives: Osteoporosis (OP) is a major public health issue among postmenopausal women. Despite its high prevalence, awareness and screening practices remain insufficient. This study aims to evaluate OP-related risk factors and awareness levels among postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted between August 2023 and April 2024 among patients admitted to the general internal medicine outpatient clinic of a tertiary care hospital. Participants were categorized into two groups: patients with OP and patients without OP (non-OP). OP awareness was assessed using the OP awareness scale. Results: < 0.001). Conclusion: OP prevention and its management require patient-specific strategies that include educational interventions to increase awareness and routine screening for risk factors among postmenopausal women. Pharmacists are well-positioned to identify patients’ health-related and educational needs.