This study investigated differences in osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese and American college students. Information obtained will be used in developing osteoporosis prevention programs for younger adults. Methods. Chinese (n = 409) and US (n = 408) college students completed the Osteoporosis Health Belief, Self-Efficacy, and Knowledge Tests. Results. Differences were seen in osteoporosis knowledge (M us = 14.52, M Chinese = 11.82), exercise knowledge (M us = 8.16, M Chinese = 9.04), calcium knowledge (M us = 8.47, M Chinese = 9.73), perceptions of exercise benefits (M us = 24.07, M Chinese = 21.09), calcium benefits (M us = 23.17, M Chinese = 18.36), exercise barriers (M us = 11.75, M Chinese = 14.96), calcium barriers (M us = 13.04, M Chinese = 15), and exercise self-efficacy (M us = 73.71, M Chinese = 63.81). Conclusion. US college students know more about osteoporosis and its risk factors; however, there are similarities in perception of risk between US and Chinese students. Chinese students perceive greater barriers to reducing their risk through exercise and dietary calcium intake.
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机译：这项研究调查了中美大学生在骨质疏松症知识，自我效能和健康观念方面的差异。获得的信息将用于制定针对年轻人的骨质疏松症预防计划。方法。中国（n = 409）和美国（n = 408）的大学生完成了骨质疏松症健康信念，自我效能和知识测验。结果。骨质疏松症知识（M us = 14.52，M Chinese = 11.82），运动知识（M us = 8.16，M Chinese = 9.04），钙知识（M us = 8.47，M Chinese = 9.73），运动益处的认知方面存在差异（M us = 24.07，M Chinese = 21.09），钙效益（M us = 23.17，M Chinese = 18.36），运动障碍（M us = 11.75，M Chinese = 14.96），钙障碍（ M us = 13.04， M 中文= 15），锻炼自我效能感（ M us = 73.71， M 中文= 63.81）。 结论。美国大学生对骨质疏松症及其危险因素了解更多。但是，美国和中国学生对风险的看法相似。中国学生认为通过运动和饮食中钙的摄入降低其风险的障碍更大。
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