Knowledge Level and Awareness About Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis Among Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation School Students
Abstract:Objective: To evaluate knowledge and awareness levels about deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D, and osteoporosis among physiotherapy students. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 33 questions was applied to the 3 rd and 4 th grade students Results: The study included 106 students with a mean age of 21.5±1.19 years (female/male: 58/48). The students had knowledge about "calcium deficiency", "vitamin D deficiency", and "osteoporosis". Students with knowledge were asked where they got this inf… Show more
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