Table 4

Participant views about taking osteoporosis medicine grouped by their initial views

Participants' initial view on whether they should take osteoporosis medication
YesNoDon't know
Prior to bone density scan
n (%)30 (15)67 (34)101 (51)
After information on fracture risk and treatment benefits provided
Should you take osteoporosis medication?
 Yes (%)20 (67)3 (4)14 (14)
 No (%)8 (27)54 (81)39 (39)
 Don't know (%)2 (7)10 (15)48 (48)
At 3-month follow-up
Started/intend to start osteoporosis medication
 Yes (%)17 (65)12 (19)34 (35)
 No (%)9 (35)51 (81)62 (65)