Table 3.
Pharmacists’ knowledge about factors/remedies that may decrease stress/hot flashes during menopause (n= 200)
| Pharmacists with correct answer n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Factors reducing stress during menopause | |
| Oily fish1 | 147 (73.5) |
| Decrease magnesium in diet2 | 97 (48.5) |
| Controlled breath1 | 165 (82.5) |
| Hormone replacement therapy1 | 162 (81.0) |
| Sleep well1 | 183 (91.5) |
| Laugh1 | 171 (85.5) |
| Avoid sex2 | 101 (50.5) |
| Meditation1 | 148 (74.0) |
| Exercise1 | 171 (85.5) |
| Vitamin B6 and B121 | 164 (82.0) |
| Drinking enough water1 | 175 (87.5) |
| Remedies for hot flashes during menopause | |
| Hormone replacement therapy1 | 171 (85.5) |
| Low magnesium2 | 80 (40.0) |
| Controlled breath1 | 171 (85.5) |
| Oily fish1 | 150 (75.0) |
| Adding chicken and sesame seed to food1 | 102 (51.0) |
| Avoid bananas2 | 93 (46.5) |
1: True, 2: False