Do perceptions of risk and quality of life affect use of hormone replacement therapy by postmenopausal women?

This observational study examined how perceptions of risk and quality of life influence hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use in 387 postmenopausal women. Findings showed that HRT users perceived greater benefits in reducing osteoporosis (-34.9% vs. -17.8%, P < .001) and myocardial infarction (-20.7% vs. -8.4%, P < .001) risks, while