FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN TERJADINYA OSTEOPOROSIS PADA WANITA USIA SUBUR DI PUSKESMAS SANGKUNUR

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a reduced intake of vitamin D and calcium in the body. Lack of calcium in the body can lead to reduced bone density. Osteoporosis is riskier in women than in men, therefore preventive measures should be taken early. The purpose of this study is to analyze factors related to osteoporosis in women of childbearing age in Sangkunur Health.. The research method is quantitative with a cross-sectional study research design. The research was conducted at the Puskesmas Sangkunur Regency against all PUS numbered 103 people with a sample of 82 people selected purposively. The data analysis used is Chi-Square. The results showed an a working relationship with osteoporosis in women of childbearing age, where the value of p-value is 0.0 26 (p<0.05). There is a relationship between the use of injectable birth control and osteoporosis in women of childbearing age, where the value of p-value is 0.005 (p<0.05). The results of this study recommend that health workers play an active role in socializing osteoporosis, in addition, WUS should regularly exercise and consume milk for osteoporosis prevention measures