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| Title of Article |
Calcium consumption for osteoporosis prevention: knowledge, attitudes and behavior in the northeastern region, Thailand. |
| Date of Acceptance |
5 February 2014 |
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J Med Assoc Thai. |
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| Institute of Journal |
The Medical Association of Thailand |
| ISBN/ISSN |
0125-2208 |
| Volume |
97 |
| Issue |
2 |
| Month |
February |
| Year of Publication |
2014 |
| Page |
232-40 |
| Abstract |
Objective: Identified Thai adults’ knowledge and attitudes towards calcium and determined factors predicting calcium consumption.
Material and Method: One thousand four hundred seventy five Thai adults, aged ≥20 years old were interviewed, using a semi-structured questionnaire. Knowledge about role of calcium and good sources of calcium was measured using 17 questions. Attitudes towards calcium were measured with 10 opinion statements, using 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree). Calcium consumption, based on a 24-hour recall, was assessed using food frequency checklists and open-ended questions.
Results: The median score for knowledge was 15 (IQR: 12, 16; total possible score: 17). The overall median of attitudinal score was 5.6 (IQR: 4.9, 6.1; cronbach’s alpha = 0.80). Approximately 10.9% consumed adequate amounts of calcium (800 mg/day).
Conclusion: Factors significantly determining the likelihood an adequate intake of calcium were age <35 years, support from peers and taking calcium-supplements. |
| Keyword |
Calcium, Calcium consumption, Knowledge of calcium, Attitude toward calcium, Osteoporosis prevention, Thai communities |
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มีผู้ประเมินอิสระ |
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ตีพิมพ์แล้ว |
| Level of Publication |
นานาชาติ |
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