Use of the theory of planned behavior to explain HRT decisions

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

doi:10.5993/AJHB.27.4.16

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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	445-455
Number of pages	11
Journal	American Journal of Health Behavior
Volume	27
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.27.4.16
State	Published - 2003

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Hormone replacement therapy
Theory of planned behavior

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