Routine drug utilization in perimenopausal women living in Jaca (Spain)

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To describe routine drug utilization in perimenopausal women and to analyze related factors. METHODS We performed an observational study though face-to-face interviews with women aged 45-64 years old living in the health district of Jaca (Spain). RESULTS Among the women studied, 69.4% routinely used drugs: 58.6% of women aged 45-54 years old and 81.6% aged 55-64 (p=0.002). Factors associated with a greater probability of drug use were postmenopausal status (p=0.011), reported chronic diseases (p<0.001), poor or very poor self-perceived health (p=0.009), and having consulted a general physician at least once in the previous year (p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS Routine drug utilization was frequent in the women studied. Drug utilization was associated with postmenopausal status, perceived health problems, and visits to general physicians.