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Abstract Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone structure that causes bone fragility and increases the risk of fracture. Osteoporosis occurs four times in women more than in men especially after menopause. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated with the occurrence of osteoporosis among menopausal women and nursing implications in Mansoura University Hospital. Two different research designs were used; a cross section analytical design and a quasi- experimental intervention study were used in carrying out this study. A representative sample of 400 menopausal women was selected from the aforementioned setting. Of those, 237 women were diagnosed as having osteoporosis (osteoporotic group) and 163 women were negative for osteoporosis (non-osteoporotic group). Tools used for data collection include; a structured interviewing schedule, estimation of body mass index (BMI) and estimation of bone density and pre and post test program for testing their knowledge about osteoporosis. The results obtained revealed that, osteoporosis was found in almost three (58.45%) of the sample while, 41.15 % of women were not exposed to osteoporosis. The most common risk factors were; age, chronic diseases, dietary habits, hereditary factors, body mass index, women life style, and finally the medications received by women. The results revealed that there was significant improvement in the women knowledge after the program. The study concluded that, women who had unmodifiable or potentially modifiable risk factors are more likely to have osteoporosis during menopause than those who had no risk factors. The study recommended the need for continuous educational program for women in different age groups to increase their awareness about the risk factors for osteoporosis and the way of its prevention as well as periodic assessment of menopausal women using DXA measurement. A training program should be conducted for maternity nurses to upgrade their knowledge and practice about counseling menopausal women for osteoporosis. |