Prediction of Osteoporosis Preventive Behaviors using the Health Belief Model

• Main Authors: Mohammad Vahedian-Shahroodi (Author), Lael-monfared Elaheh (Author), Habibullah Esmaily (Author), Hadi Tehrani (Author), Mohaddes-Hakkak Hamidreza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction and objective: In all societies, with the increase of age bone mass also decreases. Osteoporosis is a common disease among middle-age and older persons, especially women. Therefore, the necessity of implementing strategic plans to prevent osteoporosis is significantly important. This st...