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ArticleJournal of occupational health2025

Uneven impact of andropause symptoms on daily life domains in employed men: a cross-sectional study.

Fumiya Tanji, Maiko Kawajiri, Hirohito Nanbu, Daisaku Nishimoto

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Fumiya TanjiDepartment of Nursing, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Akita, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-7661-5699
Maiko KawajiriDepartment of Women's Health Nursing & Midwifery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
Hirohito NanbuWakayama Faculty of Nursing, Tokyo Healthcare University, Wakayama, Japan.
Daisaku NishimotoSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.

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JSPS KAKENHI JP24K13853
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Abstract

objectivesThis study examined the extent to which the severity of andropause symptoms affects daily functioning, specifically in work, housework, outings, social relationships, and leisure activities, among employed Japanese men.

methodsA cross-sectional internet-based survey was conducted in September 2024. Participants (n = 1054), aged 20-69 years, completed the Aging Males' Symptoms scale to evaluate symptom severity. Impacts on daily life were assessed using a 4-point scale. Multivariate logistic regression analyses estimated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs.

resultsAfter adjusting for relevant covariates, moderate and severe symptoms were significantly associated with greater difficulties in daily life. Compared with individuals with very mild symptoms, those with moderate symptoms had higher ORs for severe difficulties in work (OR = 7.2; 95% CI, 2.9-18.0), social relationships (OR = 17.7; 95% CI, 4.0-78.4), and housework (OR = 3.2; 95% CI, 1.2-9.0). Associations were stronger for severe symptoms: work (OR = 21.1; 95% CI, 8.0-55.5), social relationships (OR = 37.2; 95% CI, 7.9-174.3), and housework (OR = 8.5; 95% CI, 2.9-24.4). Severe symptoms were also linked to significant difficulties in outings (OR = 4.7; 95% CI, 1.8-12.4) and leisure (OR = 8.2; 95% CI, 3.0-22.5).

conclusionsAndropause symptoms significantly affect multiple areas of daily life, particularly work, social engagement, and household tasks. These findings underscore the importance of early recognition and intervention.

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Activities of Daily LivingEmploymentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHumansJapanLeisure ActivitiesMaleMiddle AgedSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultandropausedaily lifeemployed menmen’s healthnursing

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