Reasons for Never Using Calcium Supplements*
| Item | Agree (%) (n = 79) |
|---|---|
| Never got into the habit. | 91 |
| I don't know what amount to take. | 79 |
| It is not a high priority for me. | 77 |
| No particular reason. | 75 |
| I get enough from diet. | 66 |
| Doctor never recommended calcium supplements. | 57 |
| I don't like to take pills. | 56 |
| Didn't know I was supposed to. | 50 |
| The multivitamin has the calcium I need. | 40 |
| Experts do not seem to agree. | 32 |
| I don't want to spend money on calcium. | 30 |
| I worry calcium causes kidney stones. | 13 |
* These potential barriers were presented as dichotomous, closed-end questions.