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KMID : 0941820000100010007
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Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
2000 Volume.10 No. 1 p.7 ~ p.12
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Analysis of Drug Compliance Status for the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Treatment Patients
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Abstract
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This study is intended to provide information to menopausal women so they can control their symptoms. The basic data was gathered by interviewed 200 postmenopausal women on a HRT program. The women were questioned about their perception of menopause and compliance to the therapy with the fellowing result 71.7% of the women experianced hot flushes, and 64.1% experienced short term memory loss and some psychological symptoms. The women reported that these symptoms reduced their quality of life. 53% of the women responded that menopause is a natural state and 59.1% agreed to HRT based on their doctor’’s recommendation. 76.2% of the women reported that HRT was effective, with 74.7% reporting reduced hot flush symptoms 67.3% of the women reported compliance with the medication schedule. and 43.9% reported periodic non-compliance. Although HRT has been shown to be an effective treatment, the study found that less than 10% of postmenopausal women are currently being treated and these treated women are generally negligent in continuing with HRT, The study recommends that a program be developed that explains the benefits and risks of HRT to be distributed to patients being treated by doctors and pharmacists. In conclusions, It is very important for hormone replacement therapy on menopausal women to take more intensive medication consultation to increase medication compliance and effectiveness of pharmacotherapy.
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