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Table 2 Differences in positive perceptions between short- and long-term users

From: Use of phytoestrogens and effects perceived by postmenopausal women: result of a questionnaire-based survey

Positive Perceptions

All users N (%)

Short-term users N (%)

Long-term users N (%)

Chi square

p value

 

163 a (100)

75 b (100)

86 b (100)

  

Reduction of hot flushes

121 (74)

51 (68)

70 (81)

4.34

0.04

Well-being increase

84 (52)

44 (59)

40 (47)

0.41

0.52

Mood increase

79 (48)

38 (51)

41 (48)

0.02

0.89

Palpitation

60 (37)

28 (37)

32 (37)

0.01

0.92

  1. aExcluding new users; bMissing data on duration of therapy in 2 questionnaires.