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Health Problems and Disabilities Among the Postmenopausal Saudi Women in Bisha City Receiving Home Care: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.
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backgroundPostmenopausal women experience physical and psychological changes that may affect their health status. In Saudi Arabia, where the population of postmenopausal women is increasing, there is a need to examine the health problems and disabilities experienced by this group, particularly those who receive home care. This study aims to identify the common health problems and disabilities experienced by postmenopausal Saudi women in Bisha city who receive home care services.
methodsA cross-sectional study in Bisha city, Saudi Arabia, involved 155 postmenopausal women (age 60 years and above) receiving home care services. Data were collected using structured interviews and medical records.
resultsThe study found that the most common health problems among postmenopausal women receiving home care were cardiovascular diseases in 85 women (54.84%), diabetes in 85 women (54.84%), and musculoskeletal disorders in 56 women (36.13%). There was a significant association between the number of health problems and disabilities, indicating that women with more health problems were more likely to experience disabilities (p-value ≤ 0.05). The results showed that age (OR=1.56, 95% CI 1.23-1.99, p=0.001), chronic diseases (OR=2.34, 95% CI 1.43-3.84, p=0.001), and lower education level (OR=1.45, 95% CI 1.01-2.08, p=0.045) were significantly associated with the presence of health problems and disabilities among postmenopausal Saudi women receiving home care in Bisha city. However, marital status and employment status were not found to be significant predictors.
conclusionPostmenopausal women in Bisha city who receive home care services experience a range of health problems and disabilities, particularly related to hypertension, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disorders. The findings of this study can help healthcare providers develop effective interventions and strategies to improve the health outcomes of this population.
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