Factors Affecting Quality Of Life among Woman with Menopausal Symptoms

Abstract

Background Menopause Symptoms Are Closely Related To Quality Of Life (QOL) Of Women During Menopausal Period And Can Influence On Women Physiologically, Psychologically, And Socially. Aim Of This Study Was To Assess Factors Associated With Quality Of Life Among Women With Menopausal Symptoms. Design: A Descriptive Research Design Was Used In This Study. Setting: This Study Was Conducted In Obstetrics And Gynecology Hospital At Minia University Hospital. Sample: A Total 100 Of Menopausal Woman Were Included In This Study Tools: Demographic, Medical Data And Menopause Specific Quality Of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL). Results: More Than Half Of Studied Sample Had Symptoms Of Menopause And The Menopausal Symptoms Affect Moderately On Mobility, Psychological, Physical And Sexual Condition Of Studied Sample. Also There Was A Statistical Inverse Correlation Of The Quality Of Life In Menopausal Women With Their Age, Marital And Occupational Status. Conclusion & Recommendations: Attitude, Perceived Social Support, And Enabling Factors Are Associated With Quality Of Life In Menopausal Women. So, Attention To These Issues Is Essential To Women’s Health Planning. Increase Level Of Awareness Among Women Regarding Issues Of Menopausal Symptoms. Development And Implement Different Nursing Educational Program For Improve And Enhance Quality Of Life For Menopausal Women’s Symptoms.