Belitung nursing journal
Common characteristics among patients with secondary osteoporosis in Oman: A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study
By Al-Salmi N, Al-Belushi A, Al-Jahdhami A and 6 others.
Abstract
Background
Secondary osteoporosis is common but remains understudied in various contexts. In Oman, public awareness of osteoporosis and its risk factors is low, and to date, few studies have specifically addressed secondary osteoporosis, despite its implications for healthcare costs, quality of life, health promotion, and well-being.
Objective
To identify the common characteristics of patients with secondary osteoporosis in Oman to guide patient education and interventions for health promotion.
Methods
This retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study analyzed data of patients diagnosed with secondary osteoporosis at a national referral center in Oman in February 2025. In a database of 500 patients, 112 eligible cases were included, and all met the inclusion criteria. The extracted data included demographic and lifestyle factors, laboratory results, and medical history pertinent to osteoporosis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.