Surveying Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary Care Physicians in Turkey Regarding Osteoporosis Management.

Surveying Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary Care Physicians in Turkey Regarding Osteoporosis Management.

This study aims to assess the knowledge of primary care physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

Multiple choice questions will be used to assess information related to the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, including knowledge of various medications, their mechanisms of action and side effects, and recommended dosage of vitamin D supplementation. The participating physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge acquisition and how they keep updated on this topic, as well as their self-evaluation of knowledge. Furthermore, background information will be collected, including professional and demographic characteristics. A questionnaire previously used in other studies will be adapted for the study based on the 'Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report'.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Giving consent.
• Working as a family physician assistant, family physician specialist or general practitioner in Turkey.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not giving consent.
• Having any physical or mental illness that may prevent reading, understanding and filling out the form.