Perceptions, Attitudes, and Self-Management of Natural Menopausal Symptoms in Ghanaian Women

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ID15217413
AuthorsEbelechukwu A Odiari (Yale University, corresponding author), Angelina N Chambers (IS practice)
Year2012
Volume33
Issue6
Pages560-574
Publication date2012-05-11
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399332.2012.655393
PMID22577742
OpenAlexW2055647423
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited9

The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate menopausal symptoms is associated with risks of cardiovascular and thromboembolic diseases and breast cancer. In this qualitative study, we investigated how women in low-resource settings manage menopausal symptoms without HRT. We interviewed 34 menopausal Ghanaian women about their sources of information, perceptions, attitudes, and self-management methods for alleviating menopausal symptoms. The majority of the women used a combination of nonhormonal medications and complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM), including dietary modifications, exercise, and other lifestyle changes to effectively manage menopausal symptoms. Sources of information about menopause influenced participants' perceptions, attitudes, and self-management choices

Geography · Natural (archaeology · Perception · Clinical Psychology · Estrogen and related hormone effects · Medicine · Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments · Phytoestrogen effects and research · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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