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Assessment of Quality of Life in Menopausal Periods: A Population Study in Kashan, Iran



Kalarhoudi MA1 ; Taebi M2 ; Sadat Z1 ; Saberi F1
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Source: Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Published:2011

Abstract

Methods: Seven hundred women aged 40-60 years were assessed using cluster sampling. Women with mental and physical problems or systemic diseases were excluded. Data were collected by standard questionnaire of quality of life in the menopause. Results: The mean menopausal age was 47.6±4.1 years. 55.6% of women had been postmenopausal for less than 5 years. The overall mean scores obtained for each domain was 2.82±1.64 for vasomotor, 2.71±1.2 for psychosocial, 2.46±0.99 for physical and 2.89±1.73 for sexual domains. Conclusion: Age, working status, physical activity, educational level, duration of menopause, income satisfaction, marriage satisfaction and the number of children in those living with family had influence on quality of life in menopausal women. © Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal.
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