Quality of Life (QOL) of postmenopausal women in the Rural Area of Hyderabad District, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Aim: To determine and evaluate the factors that affect the quality of life of women going through menopause. Study design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration: This study was conducted Hyderabad District. Pakistan. from January 2021 to March 2021. Methodology: A total of 110 postmenopausal women were a part of the study from the ages of 45 to 65. The selection of women was done using a convenient sampling method. Consent was taken from the participants before including them in the study. A semi-structured questionnaire with a MENQOL scale with interview method was used for the collection of primary data. The analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics, SD, percentages, and mean were calculated. Factors at 5% α were determined using the chi-square test. Results: A total of 29% of women got menopause before 40 years of age. A total of 11% of the women were pre-menopausal. Hysterectomy was found in 20% of the women. A total of 33% of women displayed vasomotor symptoms. Physiological symptoms were found in 47% of the women. A total of 15% of women displayed sexual problems and 66% displayed physical symptoms. Conclusion: In order to make menopause easier for women, supportive therapy, choice of lifestyle modification, and family support are needed. In order to accomplish this, intense and detailed health education is required for premenopausal and postmenopausal women as well as the entire community. Keywords: Menopause, women, quality of Life