Menopausal Symptoms and Menopausal Quality of Life during Transitional Period among Military Wives Nur H.S.1, Tan C.K.1, Normina A.B.1, Seghayat M.S.1,*, Amini F.1, Thiagarajah S.1, Tan E.S.S.1 1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UCSI University, No.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur *Corresponding author: M.S. Seghayat, E-mail: marjansadat@ucsiuniversity.edu.my
Online published on 30 April, 2019. Abstract Menopause is a physiologic phase in women life involving hormonal changes that could lead to severe menopausal symptoms and thereafter affecting one's quality of life. Moreover, army wives lead stressful lives. In this study, we aimed to determine quality of life among army wives during menopausal transition as well as to investigate possible association between socio-demographics and their quality of life. Seventy-five army wives were recruited. Mean age of menopause reported was 51.7 (± 2.5 SD). Physical domain was the most reported menopausal symptoms followed by psychosocial, sexual and vasomotor. Most army wives reported having lack of energy (78.7%), feeling worn out (77.3%) and decreased in physical energy (76%). Least reported symptom was change in facial hair (25.3%). Menopausal stages were significantly associated with MENQOL domains changes except sexual domain (p<0.05). Army wives in the early perimenopausal stage was most affected in psychological and physical domain. Overall MENQOL scores were associated with household income, spouse's division and rank (p<0.05). Spouse support is crucial during the menopausal transition. As such, intervention such as awareness, education and counselling can help these army wives to improve their QoL. Top Keywords Menopause, women, hormonal, symptoms, quality. Top |