Osteoporosis is a "silent" disease most common among women. Therefore, women need to provide them with enough amount of information about the prevention of this disease. Aim of the study: Evaluate the effect of educational program regarding prevention of osteoporosis among employees women at South Valley University.Study design: A quasi-experimental research design (pre posttest) was utilized in this study on a convenient sample of 227 employees women who worked at South Valley University.

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... d: Data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire pre and post applying the educational program included osteoporosis knowledge assessment, osteoporosis health belief scale, and osteoporosis self-efficacy scale. Results: The mean age of the studied sample was 37.14±10.8 years. There was an improvement in women's total knowledge level after application of the educational program, as well as improvement in all items of the osteoporosis health belief scale. Also, there was an improvement in self-efficacy scale mean scores after application of the educational program. Conclusion: The study found that women's information improved after providing them with an education program on osteoporosis as well as self-efficacy and health belief. Recommendations: an educational program for women should be applied on a regular basis to improve knowledge and health beliefs regarding osteoporosis prevention.