<![CDATA[Osteoporosis is a health problem that results in a high incidence of morbidity, disability, decreased quality of life and mortality. Decreasing bone mass density (DMT) in women is associated with decreased estrogen levels as a contributing factor in bone formation. This can occur due to several factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, and long-term use of contraception, including Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) contraception. (Tahir, 2009).This study uses a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were all DMPA KB acceptors in the Tengaran Health Center area, Semarang Regency. The sample in this study were 81 respondents. Data analysis in this study was Univariate and Bivariate using nonparametric statistical test, namely chi-square test.The results of this study indicate that there was a correlation between age risk factors with symptoms of osteoporosis in DMPA KB acceptors in the Tengaran Region Health Center (p 0.05). There was no correlation between the risk factors for body mass index with symptoms of osteoporosis in DMPA KB acceptors in the Tengaran Region Health Center (p 0.05) There is no correlation between risk factors for exercise habits with symptoms of osteoporosis in DMPA KB acceptors in the Tengaran Region Health Center (p 0.05). There is no correlation between risk factors for caffeine consumption and symptoms of osteoporosis in DMPA KB acceptors in the Tengaran Region Health Center (p 0.05).The intake of nutrients that contain enough calcium is very necessary for DMPA KB acceptors, especially women who experience cessation of the menstrual cycle as an effort to prevent osteoporosis. Screening osteoporosis could be planned, especially DMPA KB acceptors aged over 35 years]]>
