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252 Assessing Latinas’ information needs and communication preferences surrounding menopause and menopause hormone therapy
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252 Assessing Latinas’ information needs and communication preferences surrounding menopause and menopause hormone therapy

Elizabeth Lorenzo, Crystal Clark Douglas, Lizzet Aguillon, Liza Durgens, Jamie Landry, Elizabeth J Lyons and Yamnia I Cortés
Journal of clinical and translational science, Vol.10(s1), pp.85-85
04/01/2026
DOI: 10.1017/cts.2026.10454
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https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2026.10454View
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Objectives/Goals: Latinas experience more severe menopause symptoms compared to non-Hispanic white women, yet they are less likely to use menopause hormone therapy (MHT), often due to misinformation. This study was conducted to understand Latinas’ information needs and communication preferences regarding menopause and MHT. Methods/Study Population: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with 22 self-reported Latinas/Hispanic women between 40 and 60 years (M = 47.7 ± 4.6 years), living or working in Southeast Texas. Six focus groups were conducted in English (2 in-person and 3 virtual) and Spanish (1 virtual), audio recorded and transcribed in English. Data were analyzed using emergent thematic analysis. Women completed an adapted version of The Menopause Society’s Menopause Health Questionnaire (English or Spanish). Results/Anticipated Results: Three informational needs emerged among Latinas: 1) Increase preparedness about menopausal expectations (i.e., physiology, symptoms/trajectory, treatment options); 2) MHT use and related risks; and 3) menopause information provided much earlier than symptoms appear, “the earlier the better.” Three communication preferences emerged: 1) Latinas obtain menopause information from midlife female family members (excluding mothers), friends and coworkers, internet searches, social media, magazines, and gynecologists; 2) prefer to obtain information from primary care providers, women’s health practitioners, and reputable organizations; and 3) prefer communication be provided via brochures, videos (i.e., waiting rooms), workshops/seminars, reputable websites, social media, and TV commercials. Discussion/Significance of Impact: Latinas’ express knowledge gaps about menopause and MHT, despite publicly available information. Providers and scientific organizations should better disseminate evidence-based information, in multiple formats, to improve menopause preparedness. Further research with larger Latina groups is needed.
 Menopause Womens Health Communication Endocrine therapy Hispanic Americans Population studies Primary care Social networks

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