Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 11(5), pp. 681 - 689
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110517
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Effect of Physical Activity on Disease Severity Amongst a Sample of Osteoporotic Patients in Baghdad Teaching Hospital

Fatema Aouda Abbas ^1,*, Shatha Ahmed M. A. ², Ali Hussein Al-Hafidh ^1
1 Department of Community Health, College of Health and Medical Technology-Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Iraq
² Medical Technical Institute Mansur, Middle Technical University, Iraq

ABSTRACT

Background: Osteoporosis is a degenerative, systemic skeletal condition, differentiated by a depletion of bone density which predisposes to fragility fractures. Osteoporotic fractures affect patients' life quality and place a huge financial strain on the healthcare system. Patients and method: A cross sectional survey was conducted among 240 Iraqi males and females selected through consecutive samples from those attending the dual-energy X-ray (DXA) Unit in Baghdad Teaching Hospital. The data collection tool was developed based on prior research and theoretical frameworks, and information on the participants' basic demographic characteristics, educational attainment, and lifestyle factors was obtained. International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, was used to assess patients' physical activity. Results: This study enrolled 240 patients with a mean age of 56.49±12.63 years, 18 (7.5%) males and 222 (92.5%) females. The mean spine T score in patients with no- and low- activities was -3.13±0.67; and -3.12±0.68, respectively; while it was -3.05±0.70 in moderate activity mean, and -2.93±0.26 in those who practiced vigorous physical activity. Conclusion: The study concluded that physical activity is crucial for healthy bones and the avoidance of osteoporosis. The promotion of optimal nutrition and physical activity to decrease the severity of osteoporosis in communities, especially in the older population, is essential for a healthy life.

KEYWORDS
Physical Activity, DXA, Osteoporosis, Severity

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Fatema Aouda Abbas , Shatha Ahmed M. A. , Ali Hussein Al-Hafidh , "Effect of Physical Activity on Disease Severity Amongst a Sample of Osteoporotic Patients in Baghdad Teaching Hospital," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 681 - 689, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110517.

(b). APA Format:
Fatema Aouda Abbas , Shatha Ahmed M. A. , Ali Hussein Al-Hafidh (2023). Effect of Physical Activity on Disease Severity Amongst a Sample of Osteoporotic Patients in Baghdad Teaching Hospital. Universal Journal of Public Health, 11(5), 681 - 689. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110517.