Table 2 Menopause treatment beliefs and knowledge survey
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
Are you interested in menopause? | ||
Yes | 1949 | 82.8 |
No | 326 | 13.8 |
DK* | 80 | 3.4 |
What treatments do you know to treat the symptoms of menopause? | ||
No treatment exists | 119 | 5.1 |
Vaginal lubricants | 1156 | 49.1 |
Hormonal treatment | 1257 | 53.4 |
Antidepressants | 347 | 14.7 |
Phytotherapy: soyisoflavones, red clover | 669 | 28.4 |
Acupuncture | 149 | 6.3 |
Exercise: walking, yoga, etc. | 1573 | 66.8 |
Food rich in calcium and vitamin D | 1484 | 63.0 |
DK* | 126 | 5.4 |
Do you know what menopause hormone therapy is? | ||
Yes | 994 | 42.2 |
No | 1251 | 53.1 |
DK* | 110 | 4.7 |
What are the indications for menopausal hormone therapy? | ||
Delay ageing | 229 | 9.7 |
Improve hot flushes | 1544 | 65.6 |
Improve your sleep | 740 | 31.4 |
Bones and joints improvement | 1161 | 49.3 |
Improve dyspareunia | 317 | 13.5 |
Treating Depression | 312 | 13.2 |
DK* | 577 | 24.5 |
Would you use menopausal hormone therapy if your gynecologist advised you to do it? | ||
Yes | 1664 | 70.7 |
No | 535 | 22.7 |
DK* | 156 | 6.6 |
If the answer is no, specify the reasons | ||
Fear and distrust | 163 | 30.5 |
No need to treat it | 89 | 16.6 |
I would need more information about it | 514 | 96.1 |
Economic resources | 24 | 4.4 |
DK* | 26 | 4.8 |
Do you know what the risks of hormone therapy are? | ||
It doesn't have any | 319 | 13.5 |
Breast cancer | 510 | 21.7 |
Risk of thrombosis | 444 | 18.9 |
Osteoporosis | 166 | 7.0 |
Weight gain | 569 | 24.2 |
Cancer of the uterus | 273 | 11.6 |
DK* | 964 | 40.9 |
Your sources of information on menopause are | ||
Friends | 963 | 40.9 |
Magazines and press | 593 | 25.2 |
Healthcare professionals | 1167 | 49.6 |
Family members | 799 | 33.9 |
Television | 349 | 14.8 |
Internet | 688 | 29.2 |
DK* | 145 | 6.2 |
If you have marked healthcare professionals, please specify among these | ||
Gynecologist | 793 | 67.90 |
Midwife | 335 | 28.70 |
Nurse | 264 | 22.60 |
Family doctor | 404 | 34.60 |
DK* | 23 | 1.90 |
If you had any questions about menopause, who would you go to? | ||
Primary health care | 639 | 27.1 |
Specialty care | 1547 | 65.7 |
DK* | 169 | 7.2 |
Specify the reason | ||
Easy access | 806 | 34.2 |
Trust | 442 | 18.8 |
Knowledge in menopause | 814 | 34.6 |
Others | 52 | 2.2 |
DK* | 241 | 10.2 |