ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Health outcomes and care needs after osteoporotic fractures in rural Chinese older adults: policy implications.
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Abstract
Background: Osteoporotic fractures pose a significant public health challenge among the older adult in rural settings with limited healthcare access. This study investigated the burden of osteoporotic fractures, associated care needs, and influencing factors in rural China. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2022 to December 2024, involving older adult individuals aged ≥60 years from rural regions of Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, as well as Shandong, Henan, Yunnan, and Gansu provinces in China. Participants were recruited via community health centers, with eligibility confirmed through medical records for osteoporosis or osteoporotic fracture history. A validated 33-item questionnaire assessed demographics, family support, health status, healthcare access, and policy awareness, with logistic regression analyzing factors associated with receiving help after fractures, adjusting for confounders. Results: Among a total of 3,600 participants, 58.7% reported osteoporotic fractures, with 50.2% experiencing life impact, strongly linked to recent falls (93.2%, Conclusion: Osteoporotic fractures impose a substantial burden on rural Chinese older adult, exacerbated by socioeconomic disparities and low policy awareness. Enhancing insurance coverage, health education, and access to medical interventions is critical to address care inequities and improve outcomes.
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