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Description of Study Sample (n = 21)
| Characteristic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs, range | 65-88 | |
| Female, n (%) | 15 (71) | |
| Fracture type, n %) | ||
| Wrist | 7 (33) | |
| Hip | 7 (33) | |
| Shoulder | 4 (19) | |
| Ankle | 1 (5) | |
| Patella | 1 (5) | |
| Pelvis | 1 (5) | |
| Time since most recent fracture, n (%) | ||
| 6-12 months | 12 (57) | |
| 12-18 months | 7 (33) | |
| 2-5 years | 2 (10) | |
| T-Score, n (%) | ||
| -1.0 to -2.4 | 12 (57) | |
| ≤ -2.5 | 9 (43) | |
| Taking bisphosphonate at time of interview, n (%) | 14 (67) | |
| Decision to take OP medication, n (%) | ||
| "Easy" | 12 (57) | |
| "Difficult" | 9 (43) | |
