Knowledge of osteoporosis prevention among health science students in North Africa: a descriptive correlational cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Knowledge of osteoporosis prevention was found to be limited among health science students, indicating a need for improved education.
• Students' understanding varied significantly, with only 45% being able to identify risk factors correctly.
• Descriptive correlational analysis assessed knowledge levels using a questionnaire across various universities.
• This highlights the urgent need for enhanced training programs focusing on osteoporosis prevention in health science curricula.