The menopausal experience of African American women: Overview and suggestions for research

Rousseau, Mary Ellen; McCool, William F.

doi:10.1080/07399339709516278

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“…In North America, there is more research and practical information for minority ethnic women (e.g. Rousseau & McCool 1997; Murrat 1999). This literature suggests that the main distinguishing features of minority ethnic women's experiences are not primarily physical (although see below), but rather, social and psychological.…”

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Discussing the menopause with women with learning disabilities

McCarthy

Millard

2003

Brit J Learn Disabil

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Traditionally, little attention has been paid to the menopause as it affects women with learning disabilities. Consequently, older women with learning disabilities have rarely been adequately prepared for, or supported through, what for most women is a significant 'change of life'. None of the existing literature focuses on the women's perspectives, but rather, looks at menopause from a medical angle, in particular focusing on the timing of onset. The research study described in the present paper is an attempt to gain some insights into the ways in which women with learning disabilities perceive the menopause. The main informants were women with learning disabilities themselves, but also general practitioners, staff in learning disability services and parents who still cared for their middle-aged daughters at home. The research project also involved the non-disabled researchers working alongside two groups of women with learning disabilities, who acted as advisors and consultants to the project, and who were paid for their time.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Discussing the menopause with women with learning disabilities

McCarthy

Millard

2003

Brit J Learn Disabil

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“…The research that is available suggests that variations in menopausal symptomatology and disease processes exist, both interethnically and intraethnically. If counselors and health care providers are going to help this population of women understand and cope with menopause, the normal parameters of menopausal change among African American women must be identified (Rousseau & McCool, 1997). Thus, the present study was undertaken to determine the attitudes toward menopause and menopausal symptoms of midlife African American women.…”

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Menopause Symptoms and Attitudes of African American Women: Closing the Knowledge Gap and Expanding Opportunities for Counseling

Huffman

Myers

Tingle

et al. 2005

Journal of Counseling &Amp; Development

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Menopause, a normal midlife transition for women, remains poorly understood, especially for minority women. A total of 226 African American midlife women completed the Menopause Symptoms List (J. M. Perz, 1997); Menopause Attitude Scale (C. Bowles, 1986); Attitudes Toward Menopause checklist (B. L. Neugarten, V. Wood, R. J. Kraines, & B. Loomes, 1963); and instruments to elicit information about health status, stressful life events, social support, and demographics. The results reveal strengths as well as areas of concern for African American women in responding to normative midlife changes. Implications for counselors are explored.

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“…22,23 In addition, Black women may rely more on family members than medical professionals for some health care needs and information. 24 Therefore, they may request hormones for menopausal symptoms from physicians less often than do White women.…”

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