Use of the theory of planned behavior to explain HRT decisions

Barbara A. Spatz, Dennis L. Thombs, T. Jean Byrne, Betsy J. Page

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Abstract

Objective: To test the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and other variables to discriminate among women who have made various decisions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Method: An anonymous survey was completed by a diverse sample of 641 women employed at a community college. Results: Survey response rate was 64.3%. Results from a discriminant analysis showed that HRT use was most strongly associated with perceived behavioral control and reliance on one's physician as a source of HRT information. Conclusions: The TPB is a useful framework for explaining HRT decisions in a period of uncertainty about risks and benefits of the therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)445-455
Number of pages11
JournalAmerican Journal of Health Behavior
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003

Keywords

  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Theory of planned behavior

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