Mind the gap: primary care physicians and gynecologists’ knowledge about menopause and their attitudes to hormone therapy use in Jamaica

This study was a cross-sectional study using a stratified sample of physicians across the four health regions in Jamaica, between September and October 2017. A total of 145 physicians (75% response rate) completed a questionnaire to assess knowledge and attitudes toward menopause and prescribing hormonal therapy. Univariate and bivariate analyses were used to describe and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices in participants. Results: The majority of physicians (66%) self-reported a moderate level of knowledge of menopausal treatment options. Self-reported knowledge was associated with years in practice (P 
Source: Menopause - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research