Abstract

• Purpose
  The purpose of this study is to investigate the differences Quality of Life(QOL) according to menopausal symptoms in middle aged women.
• Method
  The subjects consisted of 578 women(45-60 years old) residing in urban area by convenience sampling from March 15 to May 30, 2002. The data were collected by structured questionnaire that included general characteristics, menopausal symptoms and QOL scale. the collected data were analyzed by the SPSS 11.0 program that included descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA.
• Result
  The averaged age of menopause of subjects was 48.29±4.66 years and 74.8% in the subjects complained menopausal symptoms. As for the orders of complained menopausal symptom, it was fatigue, hot flashes, benumbed hands and feet, and irritability. The mean score of the QOL scale was showing above average level of quality of life. Religion was significantly different to the score for activity of QOL, monthly income was different to the score for activity and physical well-being of QOL. Menopausal status was significantly different to the QOL.
• Conclusion
  This study suggests that a replicate study is needed. The results are also useful in developing various programs for health promotion of middle aged women.
• Keywords: Middle age; Woman; Climacteric; Quality of life

Figure & Data

REFERENCES

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  

• Mediating Effect of Self-Cognitive Oral Health Status on the Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Factors on Quality of Life (HINT-8) in Middle-Aged Korean Women: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
  Yu-Rin Kim
  Life.2022; 12(10): 1569.     CrossRef
• Safety of red ginseng and herb extract complex (RHC) in menopausal women: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
  Sun Hee Hyun, Chang-Kyun Han, Seung-Ho So, Soo Kyung Park, Chae-Kyu Park, Gyo In, Ji Young Lee
  Journal of Ginseng Research.2022; 46(4): 601.     CrossRef
• Menopause Related Health Problems and Quality of Life of Menopausal Women from Urban Slums of Western Maharashtra: An Observational Study
  Vahini Anandkumar, Shubhalaxmi D Kotnis
  National Journal of Community Medicine.2022; 11(12): 445.     CrossRef
• Comparison of Aerodynamic Characteristics in Female Adults with Normal Function and with Functional Voice Disorders during Reading Paragraph Tasks
  Hwa-Young Pyo
  Audiology and Speech Research.2019; 15(4): 311.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Depression in Middle Aged Women: Focused on Quality of life on Menopause
  Jung Nam Sohn
  Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2018; 43(2): 148.     CrossRef
• A study about awerness of physical, mentel and emotional problems of menopause in Junagadh citiy
  Sapna C. Popat, Veena S. Samani
  ASIAN JOURNAL OF HOME SCIENCE.2018; 13(1): 395.     CrossRef
• Structural Equation Modeling on Healthy Menopausal Transition
  Eunyoung Hong, Young Sil Kang
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2015; 45(1): 64.     CrossRef
• Phenomenological Study on Aging of Women in 40's and 50's: Applying the Parse's Theory
  Ju-Eun Hong, Keong-Jin Do, Ru-Mee Ha, Seok-Bun Jeon, Sung-Soun Hur, Eun-Kwang Yoo
  Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2014; 20(1): 48.     CrossRef
• A Comparison Study of Breath Groups during Reading Paragraph Tasks in Normal Adults and Adult Patients with Voice Disorders: A Preliminary Study
  Hwayoung Pyo, Soyeon Kim, Seungkuk Baek
  Phonetics and Speech Sciences.2014; 6(4): 181.     CrossRef
• Effects of Sanhujori and Menopausal Adaptation on Health-related QOL in Middle-aged Women
  Moon-Jeong Kim, Kyung-Ja Kang
  Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2014; 20(1): 62.     CrossRef
• Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life according to Hormone Replacement Therapy in Rural Postmenopausal Women
  Young-Ji Kim, Keum-Soon Kim, Jeong-Sig Kim
  The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing.2013; 16(1): 18.     CrossRef
• Experiences of Middle-aged Korean-Chinese Female Migrant Workers in Korea: With Focus on Risk Factors in Work-related Musculoskeletal Diseases
  Hyeonkyeong Lee, Duckhee Chae, Kyongeun Lee, Meenhye Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2013; 24(2): 185.     CrossRef
• Health promotion behavior in middle‐aged Koreans: A cross sectional survey
  Eun Ja Yeun, Sunsook Baek, Heejeong Kim
  Nursing & Health Sciences.2013; 15(4): 461.     CrossRef
• Comparison of quality of life measures in Korean menopausal women
  Hyunjeong Shin
  Research in Nursing & Health.2012; 35(4): 383.     CrossRef
• Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Low-Income Midlife Women
  Ok Kyung Ham
  Western Journal of Nursing Research.2011; 33(1): 63.     CrossRef
• Evaluation of a cardiovascular health promotion programme offered to low‐income women in Korea
  Kyung Ok Ham, Bong Jeong Kim
  Journal of Clinical Nursing.2011; 20(9-10): 1245.     CrossRef
• Musculoskeletal Pains, Menopausal Symptoms and Depression by Women's Menopausal Stage
  Hyun-Jung Jang, Suk-Hee Ahn
  Journal of muscle and joint health.2011; 18(2): 158.     CrossRef
• Yangsaeng and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in Middle Aged Women
  Ae Kyung Kim
  Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2010; 16(3): 297.     CrossRef
• A comparison of the health and related quality of life between middle‐aged Korean and Chinese women
  K.‐B. Kim, S.R. Sok
  International Nursing Review.2010; 57(4): 463.     CrossRef
• Women Religious and Married Women's Attitudes toward Menopause and Menopausal Symptoms
  Myung-Sook Yoo
  Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2010; 16(2): 186.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing the Severity of Menopause Symptoms in Korean Post-menopausal Women
  Moon-Soo Lee, Jong-Hun Kim, Man Sik Park, Jaewon Yang, Young-Hoon Ko, Seung-Duk Ko, Sook-Haeng Joe
  Journal of Korean Medical Science.2010; 25(5): 758.     CrossRef
• Menopausal Symptoms and Depression Among Midlife Women
  Hung Sa Lee, Chunmi Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2010; 21(4): 429.     CrossRef
• Bone mineral density and perceived menopausal symptoms: factors influencing low back pain in postmenopausal women
  Sukhee Ahn, Rhayun Song
  Journal of Advanced Nursing.2009; 65(6): 1228.     CrossRef
• A Study on Exercise Behavior, Exercise Environment and Social Support of Middle-Aged Women
  Myoung-Ae Choe, Yang Sook Hah, Keum Soon Kim, Myungsun Yi, Jung-An Choi
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2008; 38(1): 101.     CrossRef