Objective: Menopausal syndrome generally includes psychological problems. Listening to music has been used to cope with changes during this period. This study was conducted to determine the effect of listening to music on the symptoms of menopause and depression levels.Methods: This randomized-controlled study was carried out between July 2019 and December 2020. The study sample consisted of 48 postmenopausal women (21 in the music group and 27 in the control group). Music was played by the researcher to the postmenopausal women in the intervention group in a total of 18 sessions for six weeks. The data were collected using an introductory information form, Beck depression inventory (BDI), and menopause rating scale (MRS).Results: The posttest MRS scores of the women in the control group were higher than those in the music group, without a statistically significant difference between the groups (P > 0.05). Comparison of the post-test BDI scores of the participants in the music and control groups revealed a significant decrease in the depression scores among the women in the music group (P ¼ 0.036). Comparison of the pretest and posttest MRS and BDI differences between the participants showed a statistically significant decrease in the MRS total and sub-scale scores among the women in the music group after the intervention.Conclusions: There was a significant decrease of posttest BDI scores of the women in the music group but not in the control group. Listening to music can help reduce depression levels and symptoms of menopause in postmenopausal women. Music could be used as a nonpharmacological therapeutic option in nursing care.

Purpose To determine depression symptoms and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods The data were collected using the Participant Information Form, PCOS Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ‐50), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The study was conducted with 131 women. Findings The average BDI score was found to be lower in women with PCOS who perceived their income as sufficient (p = 0.033) and who worked (p = 0.003) and was found to be higher in the participants who had hirsutism (p = 0.008) and acne (p = 0.045). The PCOSQ‐50 average score was 178.15 ± 27.27 in women without depression symptoms and 139.14 ± 31.33 in women with depression symptoms. The PCOSQ‐50 total score was higher in women without depressive symptoms (p = 0.000). Practice Implications Healthcare professionals should evaluate depression symptom levels using standard measurement tools and provide appropriate counseling.

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ÖZ Amaç Method: This study has been designed as a descriptive and sectional study and the sample of this research consisted of 101 women who applied to the menopause clinic of a university hospital in Istanbul and agreed to participate in research between 8 January-28 February 2014 and Data were collected using the questionnaire form which was prepared by the investigator in line with the literature and questionnaire form which consisted of questions related to socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)

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