Attitude Toward and Associating Factors of Menopause: A Study on Cambodian Women

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the attitudes of Cambodian women toward menopause and its associating factors. A cross-sectional study design was used to examine the attitudes of 181 Cambodian women ages 40–60 years toward menopause using the Attitude toward Menopause (ATM) scale. The mean total attitude score was determined as 84.54 ± 11.55 on a scale of 35–140, indicating that most participants had negative attitudes toward menopause. Perimenopausal women had more negative attitudes (80.02 ± 9.19) while postmenopausal women had more positive attitudes (86.63 ± 12.07) and was statistically significant ( p = .006). Perimenopausal women perceived menopause as a health concerning medical issue requiring treatment, and something unpleasant in their lives. Older age and employment were the independent factors associated with positive attitudes to menopause. Tailored menopausal interventions and counseling for women in perimenopause, and younger and unemployed women regarding the symptoms of menopause should be considered as crucial for midlife Cambodian women.

Knowledge, attitudes and experiences of menopause among “early” and “on-time” women

“…Finally, this research highlights the need to avoid negative attitudes toward menopause concerning loss of health or femininity as seen in the "off-time" versus ""on-time" menopause" women in the study (Erbil, 2018). Thapa and Yang (2022) emphasize the relevance of informing women to promote positive attitudes. They even suggest the need to include counseling and intervention programs to improve the experience of menopause.…”

“…Finally, attitudes are associated with how women experience menopause (Marv an et al, 2017). A more positive attitude toward menopause would be expected to relate to better ways to manage the process and a good adaptation to this transition (Thapa and Yang, 2022). Hence, the third objective was to examine potential differences in attitudes toward menopause among early and "on-time" menopausal women (potential differences in the experiences, knowledge and attitudes toward menopause between women that experienced menopause "early" and "on-time").…”

Instrumentos de avaliação da síndrome do climatério: uma revisão integrativa

“…Pensando nisso, instrumentos como a ATMS devem ser incentivados para avaliação periódica das mulheres. Estudo que utilizou a escala para avaliação da atitude em relação a menopausa, em um país do continente africano, mostrou que grande parte das mulheres tinha atitudes negativas, em especial, aquelas na perimenopausa (Thapa;Yang, 2022). Resultados similares também foram encontrados em estudos asiáticos e europeus (Kwak;Park;Kang, 2014;Kisa;Zeyneloğlu;Ozdemir, 2012).…”

Factors Associated with Anxiety During Menopause in District Housing Samalanga

“…While a positive attitude helps women navigate menopause well while a negative attitude makes their menopausal transition difficult, a positive attitude towards menopause is also closely linked to a better quality of life for menopausal women. (Thapa & Yang, 2022).…”