ArticlePloS one2023
Health-related quality of life among menopausal women: A cross-sectional study from Pokhara, Nepal.
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- Menopausal symptoms, work ability, and quality of life: a cross-sectional study among employed women in southern India.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Article
- The relationship between spousal support and quality of life in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2026Article
- The Impact of Gynecological Pathologies on Patients' Quality of Life from Menarche to Menopause-Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The impact of carbohydrate quality index on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Potential of Pomegranate Extract for Women's Reproductive Health and Breast Cancer.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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- General self-efficacy as a moderator between severity of menopausal symptoms and satisfaction with life in menopausal women.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionMenopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation. Quality of life is a broad concept affected by an individual's physical health, psychological state, level of independence, societal relationship, and environmental features. During the menopausal period, women can experience various symptoms affecting their quality of life. This study assesses the factors associated with health-related quality of life among menopausal women. MATERIALS AND
methodsA community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 249 menopausal women to assess their health-related quality of life, associated factors, and self-reported health problems. A pre-tested structured interview schedule was used to conduct face-to-face interviews to obtain the information per the study's objective. The Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) was used to assess the health-related quality of life. Data was entered in Epi-data, and analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were carried out to obtain results per our objectives.
resultsThe study found that 51.4% of menopausal women had poor quality of life. The mean and standard deviation of the total MRS score was found to be 9.5±5.3. Ultimately, the factors such as educational attainment {Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 5.779, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 2.029-16.459}, medication/treatment of the health problems (AOR = 4.828, 95% CI: 1.662-14.023), alcohol intake status (AOR = 8.006, 95% CI: 2.016-31.785) and physical activity (AOR = 5.746, 95% CI: 1.144-28.872) were significant determinants of quality of life among menopausal women.
conclusionThere is a need to pay proper attention to factors affecting the quality of life to improve the status of menopausal women.
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