A structural model of menopausal depression in Korean women

Choi, Heejung; Lee, Dong-Suk; Lee, Kun Sei; Kim, Hyeong-Su; Ham, Eunmi

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2004.09.006

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“…In addition, the study confirmed that monthly income also determined the level of depression among the examined women, this level being lower among women who had an income exceeding 2.000 PLN, compared to those obtaining an income below 2.000 PLN. An increase in the mean BDI value accompanied by a decrease in respondents' education level and income is consistent with the studies by Choi et al [18], who found a relationship between demographic factors, such as education or income and depression. The researchers reported that a university education level correlated with the lowest level of depression.…”

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“…The researchers reported that a university education level correlated with the lowest level of depression. Choi et al [18] reported that education is an important resource which facilitates adaptation to the conditions of the external environment. Moreover, Kessler et al [19], Llanesa et al [17] and Humeniuk et al [20] indicated the level of education and income as demographic characteristics exerting a considerable effect on the occurrence of depression in women at perimenopausal age.…”

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Analysis of the level of depression in perimenopausal women according to sociodemographic characteristics

Kanadys

Wiktor

Bucholc

et al. 2017

Polish Journal of Public Health

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Introduction. Historically, perimenopausal period was thought to be associated with mood disorders. Despite many studies, the relationship between menopause and depressed mood has not been fully explained.Aim. The objective of the study was analysis of the level of intensity of depression among women at perimenopausal age according to sociodemographic characteristics.Material and methods. The study covered 268 perimenopausal women who reported to outpatient departments in the city of Lublin. The criteria for the qualification of women into the study group were: age 45-55 years, lack of mental disorders and lack of diseases requiring hospitalization during the period of study. The study was conducted with the method of a diagnostic survey with the use of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and a questionnaire designed by the authors in order to collect demographic data.Results. The mean BDI values obtained in the presented study according to respondents' age and monthly income showed the lack of depression or mild depression in the group of the women examined. In addition, the mean level of depression according to marital status confirmed the lack of depression in the group of married women, whereas mild depression in the group of those who were single.Conclusions. Analysis of the results of the study indicated that age and marital status were not related with the respondents' level of depression. Women who possessed a university education had a lower level of depression, compared to those who had elementary/elementary vocational or secondary school education level. Women whose material standard was higher had a lower level of depression. Women who have a poor material standard and lower level of education should be covered by a special psycho-prophylactic care.

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Analysis of the level of depression in perimenopausal women according to sociodemographic characteristics

Kanadys

Wiktor

Bucholc

et al. 2017

Polish Journal of Public Health

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“…These results would indicate that socioeconomic status and achievement are not protective against depressive symptoms in perimenopause. This result is inconsistent with the findings of Harlow and colleagues (1999) and Choi, Lee, Lee, Kim, and Ham (2004), who had found education and socioeconomic status to be associated with lower depression scores during perimenopause. The lack of significance in the current study may be a function of the sample used, because most participants were university educated and had middle class incomes.…”

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Factors Associated with Depression During the Perimenopausal Transition

Gibbs

Lee

Kulkarni

2013

Women's Health Issues

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“…Study of Yassary et al (8) shows the same result. Another research has found that low level of education associates with higher depression in menopause (33). The study also showed that there is a relationship between income and the severity of depression.…”

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Prevalence of Depression in Postmenopausal Women

Afshari

Manochehri

Tadayon

et al. 2015

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background:Every woman during different stages of her growth faces various crises, and one of these crises, menopause, may create different problems. In modern societies, psychological disorders and particularly depression is one of the problems of menopausal women. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of depression in postmenopausal women referred to selected health centers of Ahvaz in 2014. Patients and Methods: This study was cross-sectional study. In this study, 1280 postmenopausal women aged between 40 and 65 years old who were referred to selected health centers of Ahvaz in 2014 were randomly enrolled. Hamilton depression scale and demographic questionnaire were used for gathering information. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics and analytical statistics (Independent t test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation and logistic regression) were carried out (CI 95%). Results: The mean ± SD score of depression for the subjects was 9.37 ± 4.62. The results showed that 59.8% of the 1280 samples were depressed; in particular, 39.8% had mild depression, 16% moderate depression, and 4% severe depression. There is a significant and inverse relation between variables of age, exposure to cigarette smoking, and the relationship with their spouses and the level of their depression, so higher age, more exposure to smoking, and better relation with their husbands, lead to the less depression. The results showed that the level of education is associated with depression. The highest rate of depression was in illiterate women; the finding also showed that there is a relationship between income and the severity of depression (Regression Log). T test showed that the mean depression level of employed postmenopausal women is higher than housewives postmenopausal women, and this difference is statistically significant (P < 0.001). Conclusions: A significant percentage of women in their menopause experience depression. This depression can be associated with variables such as exposure to cigarette smoke, certain personal characteristics (e.g. relationship with spouse), and socioeconomic status (education, income).

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A structural model of menopausal depression in Korean women

Cited by 15 publications

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Analysis of the level of depression in perimenopausal women according to sociodemographic characteristics

Analysis of the level of depression in perimenopausal women according to sociodemographic characteristics

Factors Associated with Depression During the Perimenopausal Transition

Prevalence of Depression in Postmenopausal Women

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