Inappropriate use of calcium supplements among patients with low risk for osteoporosis and its association with knowledge on calcium supplements

• Main Authors: Fathima Begum SM, Hizlinda Tohid, Teh Rohaila Jamil, Aida J
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18269/1/7_ms0498_pdf_15182.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18269/; https://medicineandhealthukm.com/toc/16/2
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Calcium supplement use without medical indications may be considered inappropriate as it could cause harms. This study aimed to determine the proportion of individuals with low risk for osteoporosis who used calcium supplements inappropriately. Their practice and factors influencing the use we...