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Osteoporosis - analysis of hazard factors and health-social consequences on postclimacterial women in Klatovy region
ŠANTOROVÁ, Markéta
The topic of bachelor thesis is Osteoporosis-Analysis of Risky Factors and Health and Social Consequences with a View to Postmenopausal Women in the Region of Klatovy. Osteoporosis is the disease of body ´s bones, which is characterized by the decrease in bone minerals amount, the decrease in bone density and the change of bone micro architecture. The consequence of these changes is the lowered quality of bone tissue and the higher risk of fractures. Generally, we can divide risky factors into three large groups: factors which can not be influenced by a patient alone (age, sex, genetic influences, geographical influences and climate conditions), which are given in advance and it is not possible to change them; further the factors which can be partly influenced by various measures, for example dietary, regime and medical measures. The last group comprises factors which can be directly influenced by an affected person, and thus only dependant on his or her will and decision (input of calcium into an organism, the influence of a diet, mobility, and bad habits). In the theoretical part the definitions associated with the title of bachelor thesis are explained: etiopathogenesis of osteoporosis, risk factors, clinical picture of this disease, examination of patients with osteoporosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, further anatomy, the structure and function of a bone, and last but not least climacterium and post menopause. For the practical part of bachelor thesis the method of data collection in the form of a questionnaire was chosen. Two questionnaires were created, of which the first comprised 17 closed questions; the second comprised 17 closed questions and 1 open question. The data was collected in the period from June 2007 to June 2008. First, 100 questionnaires were distributed; their rate of return was 100%. After the evaluation of osteoporosis measurements, 66 questionnaires were distributed to women, in which osteoporosis or osteopeny was found; and the rate of return was 60 questionnaires. The research group was the women after menopause from the age of 45 to 80 from the region of Klatovy. The hypothesis no. 1, that the women with significant osteoporosis had 3 or more risk factors, proved, since 15 women with significant osteoporosis mentioned 3 and more risk factors. The hypothesis no. 2, that most women, in which osteoporosis or osteopeny was found by examination, would change their present lifestyle and eating habits, proved, since out of 60 questioned women who suffer from this disease 54 changed their present lifestyles. Thy hypothesis no. 3, that at least one fifth of women with the diagnosis of osteoporosis suffered some of typical fractures, is true, since out of 15 patients who have osteoporosis, 13 mentioned the fracture already in the first questionnaire, 5 women in the second questionnaire (the fracture since the last measurement). The aim of the thesis was to find out the range of osteoporosis occurrence in measured group, the analysis of risk factors, health and social impacts and consequences in a year monitoring. This aim was achieved. The thesis can be used to prevent and eliminate risk factors which can be influenced; on the basis of analysis of risk factors and life style, cultural appeal on healthy women and already ill patients will occur. Better informedness of women is the basic presumption for the prevention of osteoporosis.
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The measure information about the osteoporosis problems by women at the age below forty years
KRÝDLOVÁ, Michaela
Abstract Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease, a disease of the bones of the body, which is characterized by a lowered amount of skeletal minerals, decrease of bone density and a changed microstructure of the bones. The effect of these changes is a lowered quality of skeletal tissues and an elevated risk of bone fractures. This risk, being very high, is directly threatening to the patient. Anybody can suffer from osteoporosis, but there are certain groups, much more at risk. The group most often affected by osteoporosis, are women in post-climacteric period of life, i.e. several years past their climacterium. The main factors causing this disease are age, gender, genetics, lack of physical activity, malnourishment, use of harmful substances (smoking, coffee, alcohol), use of some medications, certain endocrinological diseases and diseases of the digestive system, etc. Fundamental significance for prevention and treatment is an adjustment of life-style with sufficient physical activity, correct nutrition, avoiding of harmful substances such as smoking, alcohol and coffee. Regular use of vitamins and minerals as well as regular check-ups may help to prevent the disease. For this study a questionnaire was chosen for data collecting. The questionnaire created for this work included 17 closed and 8 semi-open questions. The total number of 120 questionnaires were distributed, of these 113 were returned, of which 12 were excluded for incompletelesness. The recovery of questionnaires was calculated to 84.2%. The researched group included 101 women between ages 18{--}40 from České Budějovice. The aim of the bachelor work has been accomplished. Hypothesis H1 was proved and H2 disproved. The results will be used as a basis for a seminar about problems with osteoporosis and its prevention intended for non-professionals.
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