Factors influencing women's quality of life in the later half of life

Chiu, Yu-Wen; Moore, Richard W.; Hsu, Chiehwen Ed; Huang, Chun-Jen; Liu, H. W.; Chuang, Hung‐Yi

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“…In this regard, Fallahzadeh (17), Sheikhan et al (29), and Ehsanpour et al (31) all reported a significant relationship between the sexual dimension of postmenopausal women's QoL and age and education. Research shows that educated women who are in better economic circumstances enjoy a higher QoL during menopause (14,15,32). Overall, the results of this study are consistent with the findings of the majority of similar studies.…”

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“…Therefore, another aim of the present study was to compare the QoL of postmenopausal Iranian women with evidence from other countries. In this regard, studies have indicated that the prevalence of menopausal symptoms is markedly higher in Asian populations than in non-Asian populations, and the effects of these symptoms may have been underestimated (13,14). Although women throughout the world experience similar hormonal changes as a result of menopause, their menopausal experiences might be affected by sociodemographic characteristics, individual and cultural factors, and environmental conditions (16).…”

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“…Women may experience significant QoL changes during menopause (12), and several studies have indicated that QoL is impaired in menopausal women (13)(14)(15).…”

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Differential Impact of Sociodemographic Variables on the Quality of Life of Menopausal Iranian Women

Barati¹,

Ahmadpanah²,

Shirahmadi³

et al. 2016

Avicenna J Neuro Psycho Physiology

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Background: Menopause is a natural physiological event in women's lives that can potentially have negative effects on their quality of life (QoL). Objectives: The aim of the present study was to explore the extent to which sociodemographic characteristics are related to QoL and to compare the QoL of Iranian women with that of women in other countries. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using cluster sampling of 250 postmenopausal women in Hamadan in the west part of Iran in 2014. The participants were interviewed and completed questionnaires. These methods provided data on sociodemographic characteristics and menopause-specific QoL factors (vasomotor symptoms, psychosocial symptoms, physical symptoms, and sexual satisfaction). The QoL evidence was also compared with normative data from other countries. Inferential and descriptive statistics via SPSS 20.0 software were used for data analysis. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 52.27 years (SD = 3.84). The average scores of their vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual dimensions were 3.86, 2.30, 2.44, and 1.35, respectively. Sociodemographic dimensions, such as smaller age, being married, having a lower education level, and having a higher number of children, were related to sexual symptoms. Vasomotor symptoms were related to lower education and lower income. Psychosocial symptoms and physical symptoms were related to hormone replacement therapy. The QoL results did not differ from the normative data from other countries. Conclusions: Sociodemographic dimensions were related to QoL, particularly to sexual satisfaction. The QoL results for postmenopausal Iranian women do not differ from results from other countries, suggesting that cultural factors do not influence QoL among postmenopausal Iranian women.

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confidence: 99%

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Differential Impact of Sociodemographic Variables on the Quality of Life of Menopausal Iranian Women

Barati¹,

Ahmadpanah²,

Shirahmadi³

et al. 2016

Avicenna J Neuro Psycho Physiology

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“…Menopause affects the quality of life through alterations in hormones, moods, health, and overall physical condition (Chiu, Moore, Hsu, Huang, & Chuang, 2008). One may say that the quality of life consists of subjective and objective indexes.…”

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Quality of life and menopause: Developing a theoretical model based on meaning in life, self-efficacy beliefs, and body image

Jafary¹,

Farahbakhsh

Shafiabadi

et al. 2011

Aging & Mental Health

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“…Menopause can lower the quality of life through changes in hormone production, moods, health and physical conditions [2].…”

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Comparison of the effectiveness of four group therapies in improving the quality of life in menopausal women

Jafary¹,

Afzali²

2013

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SummaryThe aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of group therapy based on meaning in life, self-efficacy, body image or the combination of the three factors in improving the quality of life in menopausal women.Material and methods: The research sample consisted of 54 menopausal women (45-55 years) selected from women's associations at cultural centers in Tehran. There were four experimental groups (group therapy based on meaning in life, self-efficacy, body image and a combination of the three factors) and a control group. A quality of life questionnaire (sf-36) was used as a pre-test, post-test and follow-up test (3 months after group therapy) measure in each of the five groups. The group therapy sessions for the experimental groups were held 12 times (for 3 months). Statistical analysis was performed using variance analysis tests, Schefe follow-up tests and covariance analysis.Results: Results of covariance analysis showed a significant increase in quality of life as a result of group therapy based on meaning in life (p < 0.05), group therapy based on self-efficacy (p < 0.05) and group therapy based on the combination of three factors (p < 0.01). Group therapy based on body image alone resulted in no significant changes in quality of life. Follow-up test results after the three-month period showed continuity of the results.Conclusions: Group therapy based on a combination of meaning in life, self-efficacy and body image offers a higher and more durable increase in quality of life.Key words: women, quality of life, meaning in life, self-efficacy beliefs, body image. StreszczenieCel pracy: Celem badania było porównanie skuteczności terapii grupowej opartej na sensie życia, samoocenie, wyobrażeniu własnego ciała lub kombinacji tych trzech czynników w poprawie jakości życia kobiet w wieku menopauzalnym.Materiał i metody: Badana grupa objęła 54 menopauzalnych kobiet (45-55 lat) wybranych z różnych centrów kulturowych Teheranu. Wyodrębniono 4 eksperymentalne grupy (z terapią oparta na sensie życia, samoocenie, wyobrażeniu własnego ciała i kombinacji tych 3 czynników) oraz grupę kontrolną. Zastosowano quality of life questionnaire (sf-36) przed badaniem, w jego trakcie i jako follow-up (3 miesiące po terapii grupowej) w każdej z pięciu grup. Sesje terapii grupowej odbywały się 12 razy (przez 3 miesiące). Do analizy statystycznej użyto testu analizy wariancji, testu follow-up Schefe'a i analizie kowariancji.Wyniki: Wyniki analizy kowariancji wykazały istotną poprawę jakości życia jako wynik terapii grupowej opartej na sensie życia (p < 0,05), terapii grupowej opartej na samoocenie (p < 0,05) i opartej na kombinacji trzech czynników (p < 0,01). Terapia grupowa oparta tylko na wyobrażeniu własnego ciała nie skutkowała zmianami w jakości życia. Wyniki kontrolnych testów po 3 miesiącach wykazały utrzymanie się poprawy jakości życia Wnioski: Terapia grupowa oparta na kombinacji sensu życia, samooceny i wyobrażeniu własnego ciała skutkuje wyraźniejszą i bardziej długotrwałą poprawą jakości życia.Słowa kluczowe:...

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Factors influencing women's quality of life in the later half of life

Abstract: When developing programs to enhance health in post middle-age women, consideration should be given to symptom relief as well as quality of life.

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Differential Impact of Sociodemographic Variables on the Quality of Life of Menopausal Iranian Women

Differential Impact of Sociodemographic Variables on the Quality of Life of Menopausal Iranian Women

Quality of life and menopause: Developing a theoretical model based on meaning in life, self-efficacy beliefs, and body image

Comparison of the effectiveness of four group therapies in improving the quality of life in menopausal women

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