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of major physical problems and 63% of emotional problems. Hot flushes were the
most common physical complaint (SO%), while irritability was the most frequently
mentioned emotional complaint (93%). Over half (53%) of the women were more than
9 kg over their ideal body weight. Forty-four had been hysterectomized and 14
had also undergone bilateral oophorectomy. Sixty-four percent had received
oestrogen replacement therapy, but only 33% were taking some form of oestrogen
at the time of their first visit. Only 11 of the 32 women with a uterus had
taken a progestogen with the oestrogen. Less than half (46%) reported that their
relationship with their partner was satisfactory. It is noteworthy that
according to the Zung scale, 52% of the women were at least mildly depressed and
almost half of these (42%) were moderately or severely depressed at the time of
presentation. Overall, only 20% of the women claimed that the menopause had not
affected their lives. These data demonstrate that the menopause is accompanied
by profound psychological as well as physiological changes. The data further
suggest that both physicians and patients would benefit from education in an
organized environment.
110 ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT AND PHYSICIAN KNOWLEDGE OF OSTEOPOROSIS
C. Rector, B. Cook, J. Krischer and M. Notelovitz - Gainesville, Florida,
U.S.A.
This paper presents the results of a survey of 773 white female patients and
79 physicians in a North Central Florida Community. The self-administered,
mailed questionnaire was composed of questions measuring general knowledge of
osteoporosis, as well as risk factors, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
this condition.
Findings from the survey indicate that a large proportion of the patient and
physician respondents hold inadequate knowledge of osteoporosis.
Materials for patient education were developed covering the items tested.
After distribution to the patient participants, re-testing should reflect an
increased understanding. It is expected that this educational intervention will
have a measurable impact on the prevention of osteoporosis.