Men's perceptions of living with osteoporosis: A systematic review of qualitative studies
International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing(2019)
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Abstract Background One in five men will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. However, osteoporosis is widely perceived as a womenu0027s disease and few studies focus specifically on men. Our objective was to identify qualitative evidence to understand menu0027s perceptions of osteoporosis and fracture. Methods We conducted a systematic review following standardized guidelines. We identified qualitative studies that included men aged 18 years + using the terms: osteoporosis, fragility or low-trauma fracture, bone health; and perceptions or experiences with osteoporosis and fractures. We appraised the quality of data and used a meta-aggregative approach to synthesize findings. Results We identified four publications, based on three studies (n = 61 participants); one of the publications was a secondary analysis. The following themes emerged from the literature: (1) perceived healthcare gap for men; (2) strong focus on women, with a need for support from spouses and health professionals; and (3) three general responses to menu0027s osteoporosis self-management: limiting lifestyle, minimizing importance of diagnosis, and risk taking. Conclusions The most striking finding from this review was the lack of available qualitative evidence. However, it emerged that the present focus of osteoporosis as a womenu0027s disease may influence how men develop self-management strategies. These data highlight the need to include men in future osteoporosis health-related conversations and interventions. Systematic review registration CRD42018093999.
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osteoporosis,qualitative studies,systematic review,men
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