<![CDATA[Osteoporosis is bone fragility caused by a decrease in bone matrix due to low intake of calcium and vitamin D. Osteoporosis is caused by multifactorial factors such as gender, age, Body Mass Index (BMI), menopause, nutrition, and exercise. Osteoporosis’s condition can cause a decrease in quality of life. The aim of this community service is to increase knowledge and early detection of osteoporosis incidents as well as improve the quality of life of the village community supported by the Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, namely Kendalpayak Village, Malang. The method of activities were carried out through counseling face-to-face using questionnaires, leaflets, and posters. While bone strength was measured using Quantitative Ultrasound Bone Densitometry (QUS). The results obtained were 94 women and 19 men. Age 40–45 = 12 people, 46–60 years = 43 people and 54 people aged > 60 years. The Body Mass Index category of less, normal, overweight, and obese respectively were 4.4%; 45,1%; 30,1%; 20,4%. Menopausal status ≤ 10 years as many as 21 people, 10–20 years = 28 people, while 45 people have not menopause. The results of data collection of exercise patterns from light, moderate, and heavy respectively were 68.1%; 27,4%; 4,4%. Based on QUS examination for bone strength with normal results was 32 normal people, osteopenia = 47 people, and osteoporosis = 7 people. The difference in quality of life measurement before and after education using the EQ-5D questionnaire showed an increase in the dimensions of mobility (11.5%), self-care (0.8%) and anxiety/depression (9.9%). However, there was a decrease in the dimensions of usual activities (1.1%) and pain/discomfort (1.09%). The conclusion of this activity is that education with a peer coaching strategy for elderly posyandu health cadres can improve the quality of life in the daily activities of the people of Kendalpayak Village, Malang.]]>
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