Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation
Introduction: Due to the hormonal changes that occur during the menopause period, postmenopausal women (PMW) experience symptoms that can affect their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and its related factors in Iranian PMW. Methods: In this cross...
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| author | Melika Taziki Zahra Arab Borzu Soudabeh Zarvekanloo Shayesteh Jahanfar Zahra Rahimi Shayesteh Shirzadi |
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| description | Introduction: Due to the hormonal changes that occur during the menopause period, postmenopausal women (PMW) experience symptoms that can affect their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and its related factors in Iranian PMW. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total number of 300 participants from Neyshabur health centers were recruited, using stratified random sampling in 2022. Data were collected using the demographic characteristics and Menopause Rating Scales. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test, and stepwise regression analysis were employed for data analysis using SPSS software version 22. Results: The mean (standard deviation) age of menopause was 49.4 (3.3). The most common menopausal symptoms were muscle or joint pain 239 (79.7%), hot flashes/sweating 232(77.3%), and anxiety 219 (73%), and sexual problems 214 (71.3%). Independent predictors of menopausal symptoms were: the spouse’s education level for physiological and total menopausal symptoms; chronic diseases for somatic total menopausal symptoms; age, economic status, and the number of children for uranological menopausal symptoms; and family structure for physiological menopausal symptoms (P<0.05). Conclusion: Women education about menopause, including its associated symptoms and the underlying factors influencing symptomatology, is essential for enhancing their quality of life both during and after this transitional phase. Additionally, providing them with information on effective strategies and interventions for mitigating and managing menopausal symptoms can significantly contribute to improving women’s overall well-being during this life stage. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-428a7b88ad36490fb8147bac936357ef2025-02-06T10:34:50ZengTabriz: Hamid Allahverdipour, 2024-BioSocial Health Journal3060-62682024-11-011316116910.34172/bshj.15bshj-15Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern NationMelika Taziki0Zahra Arab Borzu1Soudabeh Zarvekanloo2Shayesteh Jahanfar3Zahra Rahimi4Shayesteh Shirzadi5Students Research Committee, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, IranDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan,IranStudents Research Committee, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, IranDepartment of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, USAStudents Research Committee, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, IranHealthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, IranIntroduction: Due to the hormonal changes that occur during the menopause period, postmenopausal women (PMW) experience symptoms that can affect their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and its related factors in Iranian PMW. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total number of 300 participants from Neyshabur health centers were recruited, using stratified random sampling in 2022. Data were collected using the demographic characteristics and Menopause Rating Scales. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test, and stepwise regression analysis were employed for data analysis using SPSS software version 22. Results: The mean (standard deviation) age of menopause was 49.4 (3.3). The most common menopausal symptoms were muscle or joint pain 239 (79.7%), hot flashes/sweating 232(77.3%), and anxiety 219 (73%), and sexual problems 214 (71.3%). Independent predictors of menopausal symptoms were: the spouse’s education level for physiological and total menopausal symptoms; chronic diseases for somatic total menopausal symptoms; age, economic status, and the number of children for uranological menopausal symptoms; and family structure for physiological menopausal symptoms (P<0.05). Conclusion: Women education about menopause, including its associated symptoms and the underlying factors influencing symptomatology, is essential for enhancing their quality of life both during and after this transitional phase. Additionally, providing them with information on effective strategies and interventions for mitigating and managing menopausal symptoms can significantly contribute to improving women’s overall well-being during this life stage.https://biosocialhealthjournal.com/PDF/bshj-1-161.pdfmenopausal symptomsmenopausewomen |
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| title | Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation |
| title_full | Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation |
| title_short | Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation |
| title_sort | investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a middle eastern nation |
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