TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN LANSIA TENTANG OSTEOPOROSIS DI DESA SUKODONO KECAMATAN PANCENG KABUPATEN GRESIK

Rahmanda, Septian Rizqi. 2021. Knowledge Level of Elderly About Osteoporosis in Sukodono Village, Panceng District, Gresik Regency. Diplomas III Nursing, Faculty of health sciences, University of Muhammadiyah Malang. Supervisior: Titik Agustyaningsih, S.Kep.Ns Osteoporosis can occur at any age and in both sexes, but age-related diseases are more common in older women. Elderly are included in the largest population of people with osteoporosis as they age, which results in decreased bone mass and increased risk of fractures due to osteoporosis. Therefore, it is necessary to have knowledge from an early age about osteoporosis to prevent the disease by cultivating a healthy and correct lifestyle. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of the elderly about osteoporosis in Sukodono Village, Panceng District, Gresik Regency. This study used a qualitative research design. The data collection method was in the form of an interview, with the source triangulation technique. The data analysis method used the analysis domain. Researchers took 3 respondents from Sukodono Village, Panceng District, P1 with Ny. R is 62 years old who lives in RT 06 RW 02, P2 with Mrs. M is 65 years old who lives in RT 05, RW 02, and P3 with Mr. H is 60 years old who lives in RT 01 RW 01.The results showed that the level of knowledge of the elderly about osteoporosis was only knowing the name without knowing the meaning, signs, symptoms and effects if they did not take good care of the bones