Objective

Aim of the study was to validate the Hungarian form of the Osteoporosis Questionnaire in Hungarian-speaking women over the age of 50.

Method

The questionnaire was validated into Hungarian according to Beaton's six-step method. Our sample consisted of 326 women. During our statistical analysis, we calculated descriptive statistics, difference tests, Cronbach's alpha value, and Spearman's correlation coefficient for test-retest and for external validity. Quality of life and physical activity were examined to support the external validity.

Results

Our sample (63.08±9.36 years) scored 8.76±6.94 points on the questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha value was 0.89. For the test-retest, Spearman's correlation coefficient showed a value of p≥ 0.25 for all the questions. Significant correlations were found between knowledge and age (R= 0.37; p< 0.001) and years of using hormone replacement therapy (R= 0.34; p= 0.02). The correlation analysis showed significant (p< 0.001) correlation between knowledge and all sub-dimensions of quality of life. Significant correlation was found between transport movement (p< 0.001; R= 0.21), intensive (p< 0.001; R= 0.354), moderate recreational activity (p< 0.001; R= 0.348), total moderate (p= 0.041; R= 0.125) total intense movements (p= 0.018; R= 0.145) and knowledge.

Discussion