Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/ ZENODOarrow_drop_down
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Article . 2024
License: CC BY
Data sources: ZENODO
ZENODO
Article . 2024
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
ZENODO
Article . 2024
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
versions View all 2 versions
addClaim

Association between Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life among Working Women

Authors: Rasha Mohamed Essa; Sanaa Mohamed Mohamed; Violet Nicola Ghattas; Tahany Hassan Alam;

Association between Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life among Working Women

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Menopause is a significant milestone in women's lives that results from the depletion of ovarian function and leads to a new biological state. During menopausal period women can experience many symptoms. The menopausal symptoms and associated biological changes have a negative impact on the general health and quality of life (QOL) as well as the wellbeing of middle-aged women Aim: To assess the association between menopausal symptoms and quality of life among working women. Design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at 12 faculties at Damanhour University. In addition to the University's general administration. Subjects: convenience sample of 250 menopausal working women enrolled from academic staff members and from administrative workers from all departments of Damanhour university who were available during the time of data collection. Tools: Three tools were used to obtain the necessary data for this study. Tool (1): “A structured interview schedule". Which included, three parts: Part I: Basic demographic data, Part II: Medical history, Part III: Reproductive history. Tool (2): “Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) questionnaire: " and Tool (3): “World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL BRIEF)". Results: The results of this study revealed that more than half of the studied menopausal women (52%) had reported moderate symptoms compared to less than one third (31.2%) had reported severe problems. Regarding quality of life, there was a highly statistically significant correlation between menopausal symptoms and quality of life at (p ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: The findings of this study concluded that, The QOL of menopausal working women is negatively affected by their menopausal symptoms. Recommendations: Implementing appropriate health education programs for women about menopause to understand the physiological changes associated with menopause and how to adapt to the new physiological status and avoid adverse effects on their psychological health. Keywords: Menopause, Menopausal symptoms, (QOL) Quality of life, working women. Title: Association between Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life among Working Women Author: Rasha Mohamed Essa, Sanaa Mohamed Mohamed, Violet Nicola Ghattas, Tahany Hassan Alam International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing ISSN 2394-7330 Vol. 11, Issue 2, May 2024 - August 2024 Page No: 227-242 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 05-August-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13221452 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Association%20between%20Menopausal%20Symptoms-05082024-4.pdf

Keywords

(QOL) Quality of life, working women, Menopausal symptoms, Menopause

  • BIP!
    Impact byBIP!
    selected citations
    These citations are derived from selected sources.
    This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    0
    popularity
    This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    influence
    This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    Average
    impulse
    This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
selected citations
These citations are derived from selected sources.
This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Citations provided by BIP!
popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
0
Average
Average
Average