Title | Osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese individuals with HIV. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Hsieh, Evelyn, Liana Fraenkel, Elizabeth H. Bradley, Weibo Xia, Karl L. Insogna, Qu Cui, Kunli Li, and Taisheng Li |
Journal | Archives of osteoporosis |
Volume | 9 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 201 |
Date Published | 2014 Dec |
ISSN | 1862-3514 |
Abstract | Individuals with HIV are at increased risk for osteoporosis and fracture. Using the Health Beliefs Model, we identified key relationships between knowledge, self-efficacy and health beliefs pertaining to physical activity and dietary calcium intake, two key modifiable preventive measures for osteoporosis. |
DOI | 10.1007/s11657-014-0201-4 |
Alternate Journal | Arch Osteoporos |