Journal of muscle and joint health (근관절건강학회지)

Korean Society of Muscle and Joint Health (대한근관절건강학회)
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Relationship of Obesity and Bone Mineral Density in Women Dwelling in the Community

지역사회거주 여성의 비만도와 골밀도와의 관계

  • Kang, Hyun-Sook (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Im (Department of Nursing, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Bak, Won-Sook (East-West Neo- Medical Center) ;
  • Song, Rha-Yun (Department of Nursing, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Ahn, Yang-Heui (Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, In-Ok (The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lim, Nan-Young (Department of Nursing, Hanyang University) ;
  • Cho, Kyung-Sook (Department of Nursing, Kyungwon University) ;
  • Choi, Sun-Ha (Department of Nursing, Wonju Campus, Kangnung National College) ;
  • Han, Sang-Sook (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
  • 강현숙 (경희대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 김종임 (충남대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 박원숙 (동서신의학병원) ;
  • 송라윤 (충남대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 안양희 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 이인옥 (서울대학교 간호대학 연구소) ;
  • 임난영 (한양대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 조경숙 (경원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 최선하 (강릉대학교 원주캠퍼스 간호학과) ;
  • 한상숙 (경희대학교 간호과학대학)
  • Published : 2007.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between obesity and bone mineral density in middle aged women. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was utilized with a check list and physiological measurements. A total of 827 convenient samples were recruited from women who lived in the community. Bone mineral density was measured by T-score using the pixi method of Lumar on the left heel. Descriptive statistics and pearson correlation coefficient were utilized for data analysis. Results: Most were assessed as having normal weight(37.9%) or obese (57.4%) by BMI. Only 32% was assessed as having normal bone mineral density, while 40.3% had osteopenia, and 27.7% as osteoporosis. The BMI scores were significantly related to age, and episodes of fractures. Those with lower bone mineral density reported significantly more episodes of fractures and chronic disease. The T scores of Bone mineral density were significantly correlated with the scores of BMI (r= .126, p< .001). Conclusion: There is a strong need to develop intervention programs for this age group to manage bone mineral density loss to prevent occurrences of osteoporosis, and episodes of fracture.

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