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Women's education level as an influence on hormone replacement therapy being suggested at the menopause

Rona Rubin, MA, MPhil, CPsychol

Department of Occupational Therapy, Canterbury Christ Church, University College, Canterbury, Kent

Lyn Quine, BA, PhD, CPsychol

Department of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent

Martin Edwards, BSc, MSc

Canterbury Christ Church, University College, Canterbury, Kent

This research investigates the extent to which a woman's education level both influences information-seeking about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and whether or not HRT is suggested as a treatment when presenting to the GP with a range of menopausal symptoms. A random sample of 1200 women was generated from family health services authority records and a questionnaire distributed. The questionnaire inquired about the participant's information-seeking strategies about HRT, her recent menopausal symptoms, whether a GP had been consulted, and whether HRT had been suggested. Results indicate that participants who had more educational qualifications were more successful in finding information about HRT. Furthermore, although there were no significant differences in the number of reported symptoms, GPs were significantly more likely to suggest HRT to the less educated women. The implications for health centre practice are discussed.

Key Words: Women • Menopause • Education • Hormone replacement therapy

Nursing Times Research, Vol. 5, No. 4, 265-273 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/136140960000500407
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