title: Hormone replacement therapy: women's decision-making process.
abstract: Making an informed decision about whether to take hormone replacement therapy to offset short- and/or long-range effects of decreased estrogen due to menopause is particularly important because of the health-related risks and benefits associated with hormone replacements. A qualitative study was conducted in which a cohort of menopausal women were interviewed for the purpose of investigating their decision-making process regarding HRT. Findings illuminate the major factors contributing to the decision, the kinds and sources of information used in arriving at a decision, the decision-making process followed, and whether the decision was informed. Clinical and research implications of the findings are examined.
authors.affiliation: University of Nevada Reno, School of Social Work/090 89557-0068, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D004522:Educational Status; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007258:Informed Consent; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*