Ali, R., Mohamed, S., Moustafa, M., El saied, S. (2014). Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena city.. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2(4.0), 37-46. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.147108
Reda R. Ali; Sayed A. Mohamed; Manal F. Moustafa; Sahar F. El saied. "Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena city.". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2, 4.0, 2014, 37-46. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.147108
Ali, R., Mohamed, S., Moustafa, M., El saied, S. (2014). 'Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena city.', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2(4.0), pp. 37-46. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.147108
Ali, R., Mohamed, S., Moustafa, M., El saied, S. Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena city.. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2014; 2(4.0): 37-46. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.147108
Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena city.
1Assistant lecturer of obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing- Faculty of Nursing- South Valley University.
2professor of obstetrics and Gynecological medicine- Faculty of Medicine- South Valley University.
3professor of obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing - Faculty of Nursing- Assuit University.
4lecturer of obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing- Faculty of Nursing- South Valley University.
Abstract
Abstract Background: Menopause, the time when a woman stops having menstrual periods, is not a disease or an illness for most women, menopause is a normal occurrence.. The most common age range at which women experience menopause is 48-55 years.. Aim of the study: To assess the Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena City. Subject and Method: it was a descriptive study and a convenient sample included 250 menopausal women. Data was collected through a questionnaire to collect necessary data. Setting: The study was conducted at out patient's clinics of Qena University and general hospitals and south valley university. Results: the study results revealed that there was a positive strong correlation between MRS and QOL (r = 0.878). Conclusion : It can be concluded that post-menopausal women in this study had severe menopausal symptoms and this had adversely affected on quality of life. Recommendations: Implement appropriate health educational programs are essential for improving the quality of life of menopausal women in Qena city