• Bhanismita Kalita
• Rikupar Iawim
• Jeenat Yengkhom

ABSTRACT Background: Osteoporosis is a major health burden affecting millions of people worldwide. It is a global problem which is increasing in significance as the population of the world both grows and ages. Osteoporosis ranks as one of the common diseases of aging after diabetes, hypertension, hyper-lipidemia and heart diseases.A study aims to assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Osteoporosis among School Teachers in Selected Primary schools of Kamrup (M), Assam”. Materials And Methods:A quantitative (evaluative) research approach and pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in selected primary schools of Kamrup (M), Assam. The investigator used multistage simple random sampling technique to select 86 participants (Primary school teachers). Structured self-administered knowledge questionnaire was developed to collect data from the subjects. The collected data was analysed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results:The study revealed that out of 86 subjects majority i.e.43% were in the age group of 31-40 years, majority i.e. 68.6% were female, majority 74.4% were Hindu, majority 57 % were undergraduate, majority 72.1 % belongs to nuclear family, majority 77.9% were non vegetarian, majority 55.8% of primary school teachers had family history of osteoporosis, majority i.e. 52 primary school teacher’s monthly family income under Rs 27654-46089, majority i.e. 33.8% reported that their source of information is colleague/friends, majority i.e. 50% has habit of daily exercise, 50% of primary school teachers have undergone bone density test, majority i.e. 53% teacher has habit of taking calcium supplementation. The findings revealed that, in pre-test, out of 86 respondents, majority i.e. 70(81.4%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 16(18.6%) had inadequate knowledge and no teacher had adequate knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis. Whereas in post-test, out of 86 respondents, majority i.e. 73(84.9%) had adequate knowledge and 13(15.1%) had moderately adequate knowledge and no teacher had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis. Findings also showed the post-test mean percentage scores in all areas of information booklet were higher than the pre-test mean percentage score. The maximum modified gain scores (0.72) were in area I. Area I on knowledge regarding osteoporosis and minimum modified gain (0.32) was in area II i.e. on preventive measures on osteoporosis. The result also revealed that, the mean difference of pre-test and post-test knowledge score was 9.27 computed ‘t’ ( 21.59) was found statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance. There was a significant association of pre-test knowledge with family history of osteoporosis (2 value=7.568 and ‘p’ value= 3.84) and the information booklet was effective in imparting knowledge on prevention of osteoporosis among primary school teachers. Conclusion: Assessing people’s knowledge and beliefs about osteoporosis is fundamental to the formulation of preventive strategies for this condition. It was expected that through a information booklet on knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis would upgrade the knowledge of primary school teachers.

Key words: Knowledge, Prevention, Osteoporosis, Information Booklet, Primary School Teacher

"“Effectiveness Of Information Booklet On Knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Osteoporosis Among School Teachers In Selected Primary Schools Of Kamrup (M), Assam.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.d539-d546, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502358.pdf

"“Effectiveness Of Information Booklet On Knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Osteoporosis Among School Teachers In Selected Primary Schools Of Kamrup (M), Assam.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppd539-d546, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502358.pdf