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Ethnic differences in hormone replacement prescribing patterns.

A F Brown1, E J Pérez-Stable, E E Whitaker

  • 1Medical Effectiveness Research Center for Diverse Populations, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0320, USA.

Journal of General Internal Medicine
|November 26, 1999
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White women were more likely to receive hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than women of other ethnicities. Prescription patterns for HRT varied significantly by race and ethnicity in this study population.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Clinical Practice Patterns

Background:

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment for menopausal symptoms.
  • Understanding ethnic variations in HRT prescription is crucial for equitable healthcare.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated HRT prescribing differences across diverse ethnic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate disparities in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription rates among women of different self-identified ethnicities.
  • To identify factors influencing HRT prescribing patterns in a diverse patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of computerized medical records from an academic medical center.
  • Inclusion of women aged 50 and older with outpatient visits between 1992 and 1995.

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  • Statistical analysis comparing HRT use based on ethnicity, controlling for age, income, and medical diagnoses.

    • Main Results:

    • White women (33%) were significantly more likely to be prescribed HRT compared to Asian (21%), African American (25%), Latina (23%), and Soviet immigrant (6.6%) women.
    • Multivariate analysis confirmed lower HRT prescription odds for Asian, African American, Latina, and Soviet immigrant women compared to white women.
    • Osteoporosis diagnosis was associated with increased HRT likelihood (OR 2.28), while coronary heart disease was not (OR 0.88).

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians demonstrated a bias towards prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for white women and those with osteoporosis.
    • Significant ethnic disparities exist in HRT prescribing practices.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the clinical implications of these prescribing differences on health outcomes.