Table 1.

Health literacy items of osteoporosis risks among the respondents.

1. Osteoporosis only requires special attention for women after menopause.

2. Sunbathing can help vitamin D absorption.

3. Just take calcium tablets regularly to prevent bone loss. *

4. Women are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis than men.

5. Hormones are one of the main causes of osteoporosis.

6. From about 35 years old, people will suffer from bone lose.

7. Young people will not suffer from bone loss. *

8. I think my bones are healthy.

9. I will adjust my diet to prevent bone loss.

10. I will ask the doctor about osteoporosis.

11. Long-term use of steroid drugs can cause bone loss.

12. Correct and moderate exercise can increase bone mass.

13. Long-term intense exercise may cause bone loss. *

14. Osteoporosis patients need to avoid fractures due to falls.

15. Osteoporosis can cause permanent disability and even death.

16. Bad habits, such as smoking and drinking, will increase the chance of suffering from osteoporosis.

17. Osteoporosis usually has no symptoms, so people cannot find it early.

18. Keep bone healthy as much as possible to prevent osteoporosis when young.

19. The best way to treat osteoporosis is to take medicine. *

20. People with lower body weight are more likely to have osteoporosis.

* reverse question.