Hormone replacement therapy
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Women's knowledge and attitudes
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Author: Larson, Meg
Thesis advisor: Geisel, Janet
Committee member: Keller, Mary L.
Committee member: Giltinan, Janice
Degree granting institution: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Degree name: Master of Science in Nursing
Date Created
1997
Date Issued
2022
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge source, knowledge level and attitude of women about to hormone replacement therapy. With this information health care providers can better understand how to assist women to make informed decisions. A literature review was conducted including research on the physiologic effects of hormone replacement therapy, the risks of treatment, and the overall effect of hormone replacement therapy on mortality and life span. Published research related to women’s knowledge and attitude was extremely limited.
The sample used in this study was 30 white married women who belong to a marriage support group at a northwestern Pennsylvania church. The survey used in this study was developed by the researcher. Questions were based on the information in a review of literature. Women were asked to identify the effects of Hormone replacement therapy on physiologic systems. Of a possible 8 correct answers the range was 1 to 5 correct answers with a mean score of 3.6. They were to describe their view of Hormone replacement therapy as beneficial or risky. The study found no participant answered all knowledge questions correctly. The women with the highest scores on knowledge about Hormone replacement therapy also had the most positive attitude.
Further research should be done to verify these results in more diverse populations. Effective ways of educating health care providers and women about hormone replacement therapy need to be developed.
The sample used in this study was 30 white married women who belong to a marriage support group at a northwestern Pennsylvania church. The survey used in this study was developed by the researcher. Questions were based on the information in a review of literature. Women were asked to identify the effects of Hormone replacement therapy on physiologic systems. Of a possible 8 correct answers the range was 1 to 5 correct answers with a mean score of 3.6. They were to describe their view of Hormone replacement therapy as beneficial or risky. The study found no participant answered all knowledge questions correctly. The women with the highest scores on knowledge about Hormone replacement therapy also had the most positive attitude.
Further research should be done to verify these results in more diverse populations. Effective ways of educating health care providers and women about hormone replacement therapy need to be developed.
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Edinboro, Pa.
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pdf, 60 pages; 3MB
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Lasron, Meg. (1997). Hormone replacement therapy: Women's knowledge and attitudes. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro Archives.
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