Download or read book Understanding the Factors that Influence Women s Decisions to Use Hormone Replacement Therapy During Menopause Using the Theory of Planned Behavior written by Andrea Taylor Adamus and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence women's decisions to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and constructs of risk perception, this study was able to explore the beliefs and attitudes of women about HRT use during menopause. The study was also able to explore how risk perception of HRT and the conditions that affect women during midlife impact their decision to use HRT during that time. Focus groups were conducted to develop the questionnaire used in the larger study. A community-based sample of women from Houston area churches participated in the study. The major theme that emerged from the focus groups was the weighing of cancer risks and the protection benefits of HRT. The most interesting factor that emerged as a barrier to HRT use was "negative publicity" and myths toward taking HRT. Results from the larger study demonstrated that the construct of attitude was the predominate predictor of intention when direct measures were used in a model to predict intention. Meaning that women's attitudes towards HRT use during menopause (whether they are safe, wise to use, good or bad, beneficial, risky, pleasant, or valuable) played a significant role in their intention. In contrast when the belief-based measures were used in the model, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control were significant predictors of intention. Meaning that the intention to use HRT was based more on the influence of their husbands, physicians, and families. This also meant that the dosage form, cost, negative publicity, family history of cancer, personal fear of developing cancer, and education about HRT would affect their intention to use HRT during menopause more than the advantages and disadvantages of using HRT (advantages such as protection from osteoporosis, relief from hot flashes; or, disadvantages such as risk of breast cancer). Finally, women's perception of risk with regards to HRT was highest for breast cancer followed by heart disease, endometrial cancer, and osteoporosis. This study found that there are many factors that may affect the decision to use HRT during menopause and that overall these factors affect women's attitudes towards HRT and their intention to use it.

Download or read book Understanding Factors that Affect Women s Decisions on Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Linda Middleton and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little information was available regarding how women make decisions about whether or not to use hormone replacement therapy. The purpose of this study was to understand factors that influenced a woman's decision about hormone replacement therapy. A grounded theory design was used to elicit women's responses to identify those factors. A purposive sample was obtained from ten women through the use of network sampling. Sampling continued until saturation was reached with ten interviews. The target population was women 40 years of age and older, who were perimenopausal or menopausal, and had some form of symptomatology. Information was elicited through interviews lasting approximately 15-30 minutes and were tape recorded for analysis. Demographic data on the subjects was collected for simple description. Data was analyzed for themes using the constant comparative technique that is unique to grounded theory. "Quality of life" was identified as the core variable. Concepts related to quality of life were (a) symptomatology, (b) risk factors, (c) education, (d) safety issues, and (e) ethical issues. The results showed strong implications that women considered their immediate "quality of life" to be of greater concern than long term health. Recommendations include careful attention to what women are saying and continuing education on menopause.

Download or read book Theory of Planned Behavior written by Sally Ann Huston and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Medical Decisions Estrogen and Aging written by Jay Schulkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decision making process that underlies ovarian hormone therapy (HT) is fallible. Thus, the decision for women to go on HT remains controversial. At a time when confusion still permeates the decision making with regard to HT, this book bridges diverse features that surround the decision making concerning HT. The book is written for both specialists and generalists in the field.

Download or read book Factors that Influence Women s Decision Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy at Menopause written by Judy Mixsell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors that Influence a Woman s Decision to Initiate Or Decline the Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Judy Arruda and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors that Influence a Woman s Decision Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Susan L. Catt and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Women s Decision Making about Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Susan K. Marten and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Debra A. Skarda and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Determinants that are Associated with Women Deciding to Take Long term Preventive Hormone Replacement Evaluated in the Context of the Decision Support Framework written by Heather Diane Clark and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors that Influence the Decision Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy in Postmenopausal Women written by Ruth A. Rogers Reilly and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats written by Myra Hunter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The menopause is still a taboo topic and a source of uncertainty and embarrassment for many women. In Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith aim to provide women with up to date and balanced information about menopause and a self-help guide to reduce the impact of hot flushes and night sweats in just four weeks. This book sets out an interactive four-week programme using cognitive behavioural therapy, with exercises and worksheets designed to enable women to develop strategies for managing menopausal symptoms. This approach is based on the authors’ research and has been shown to be effective in recent clinical research trials. This guide can help you to: Understand the biological as well as the psychological and cultural influences on menopause Understand and manage hot flushes in social situations Learn to modify triggers and use paced breathing to reduce the impact of hot flushes Reduce stress and improve well-being Develop strategies to help if night sweats disturb your sleep With a companion audio exercise and downloadable resources available online, Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats offers a complete and effective framework to approach menopause with confidence and to manage symptoms without the use of medication. The book is ideal for women approaching or going through the menopause, for women having menopausal symptoms following treatment for breast cancer, for their friends and relatives, and healthcare professionals working with women.

Download or read book Knowledge of Hormone Replacement Therapy s Risk Benefits Its Cardioprotective Properties and the Likelihood to Use Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Veta A. Ruck and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors that Influence the Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women written by Tia L. S. Washington and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors and Decision Styles that Affect Hormonal Replacement Therapy Choice Among Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women written by Laura S. Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Menopause Industry written by Sandra Coney and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 1994 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coney destroys the myth that menopause is a disease with inevitable symptoms like depression, osteoporosis, and low sex drive. She explains what is really known about midlife health, explores the effect of society's negative views of aging, and examines the benefits and risks of common medical interventions like hormone replacement therapy, mammography, and cervical screening. After you read The Menopause Industry, you will be aware, informed, and able to make the right choices for you.

Download or read book Factors Influencing Womens Decisions Regarding Estrogen Replacement Therapy written by Donna Bixler and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: