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ba0003pp323 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

To decline screening for osteoporosis: a study on individual decision making, meaning and reasons for non-participation

Rothmann Mette , Huniche Lotte , Ammentorp Jette , Brakmann Reinhard , Gluer Claus C , Hermann Anne Pernille

Purpose: This combined qualitative and quantitative study aimed to investigate women’s personal reasons for and choices to decline the screening for osteoporosis. The ROSE study is a randomized prospective population-based trial investigating the efficacy of a screening program to prevent fractures in women aged 65–80 years.Methods: A triangulated approach combining data from interviews and questionnaire. 7020 questionnaires from the screening ...