Determining The Factors Affecting Women in The Menopause Period's Intention to Use Hormone Replacement Therapy

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the psychological, physiological, and cognitive factors affecting the intention of menopausal women to use Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of 429 women in menopause. The Menopause Attitude Assessment Scale (MAAS), Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale (MSAS), and Personal Information Form were used to collect data. Results: The participants' total MAAS score average was 27.40±6.87, and the MSAS total score average was 18.33±9.23. The participants' mean HRT intention score was determined as 2.83±1.63. According to the participants' HRT intention, the positive and negative emotional factors, family relations, and behavioral factors sub-dimension scores related to menopause attitudes showed a statistically significant difference (p