Impact of Clothing Style on Bone Health in Moroccan Women
Author Information
Author(s): Allali Fadoua, Aichaoui Siham El, Saoud Bouchra, Maaroufi Houda, Abouqal Redouane, Hajjaj-Hassouni Najia
Primary Institution: El Ayachi University-Hospital, Sale, Morocco
Hypothesis
Does wearing a veil affect bone mineral density in postmenopausal women in Morocco?
Conclusion
Wearing traditional concealing clothing increases the risk of osteoporosis in Moroccan postmenopausal women.
Supporting Evidence
- Wearing a veil was associated with a high risk of osteoporosis: OR 2.29.
- Multiparity increased osteoporosis risk with an OR of 1.87.
- A history of familial osteoporotic fractures had an OR of 2.01.
- After regression analysis, veil wearing remained an independent risk factor for osteoporosis.
Takeaway
Women in Morocco who wear traditional clothing that covers their arms, legs, and head may have weaker bones.
Methodology
A case-control study comparing bone mineral density in osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic postmenopausal women.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data on lifestyle factors.
Limitations
The study did not assess daily dietary vitamin D intake.
Participant Demographics
Postmenopausal women living in urban centers of Morocco.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 1.22–3.9
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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