Awareness, Knowledge, and Health Beliefs Regarding Osteoporosis among Hypothyroid Patients in Turkey: An Observational Study
Patients with hypothyroidism, particularly males and those with lower educational attainment, lack adequate knowledge and awareness regarding osteoporosis. To better comprehend and manage osteoporosis, targeted educational initiatives are required for this vulnerable group.
Authors
- Yeliz Bahar-Özdemir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2253-3767)
- Mustafa Hüseyin Temel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0256-5833)
- Eylem Çağıltay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3901-4015)
- Feyza Nur Yücel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7438-6047)
- Emre Ata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8923-4158)
- Muhammed Görgel
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Istanbul Memorial Hospital (TR)
- Marmara University (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Bone Metabolism
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11005/jbm.25.855
- Primary Topic
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00