Factors associated with general and health-related quality of life in menopausal transition among women from Serbia

Dotlić, Jelena; Kurtagic, Ilma; Nurković, Selmina; Radovanović, Saša; Rancic, Biljana; Milosevic, Branislav; Terzić, Milan; Gazibara, Tatjana

doi:10.1080/03630242.2017.1306604

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“…HRQoL has been shown to decrease with age [26,27], and Kvamme et al [28] reported that, within the BMI categories, moderately overweight individuals had the highest HRQoL. Furthermore, the finding that higher educational and income levels were associated with a high HRQoL is consistent with that of a previous study in middleaged and elderly adults showing that individuals in the higher education and income groups had a higher HRQoL than those in the lower education and income groups [29][30][31][32].…”

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confidence: 73%

The impact of osteoporosis on health-related quality of life in elderly women

Park¹

2018

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Objective of this study was to assess the impact of osteoporosis on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in elderly Korean women. Sociodemographic characteristics, medical history of osteoporosis, and the EuroQol-5 dimension questionnaire scores for 1,000 female participants aged 60 years or older were obtained from the 2015 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Demographic variables, including age, educational level and income, were significantly associated with HRQoL. Furthermore, osteoporosis had a significant effect on HRQoL in elderly Korean women. In the osteoporosis group, the adjusted odds ratios for disability on the ED-5Q dimensions were 1.92 (95% confidence interval (CI)=1.44-2.58, p<0.001) for mobility, 1.90 (95% CI=1.45-2.51, p<0.001) for pain/ discomfort, and 1.89 (95% CI=1.36-2.61, p=0.001) for usual activities. These findings indicate that osteoporosis has a significant impact on HRQoL and suggest that the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis may significantly improve quality of life in elderly women.

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confidence: 73%

The impact of osteoporosis on health-related quality of life in elderly women

Park¹

2018

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“…11 Previous studies showed that working women might have better QoL in the menopausal and postmenopausal stages than those unemployed or housewives, as they might have better access to health care, better economic stability, social interaction and empowerment which all might reduce the physical symptoms of menopause. 8,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] One study measured Serbian women's QoL using the Utian menopausal QoL scale, which has one specific domain measuring the occupational QoL and found that that employment and economic status were correlated with the occupational domain in QoL. 14 Jordanian women at menopausal age Bustami et al, 18 conducted a cross-sectional study to assess factors associated with onset of premature/early menopause among 409 Jordanian women.…”

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Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Assaf

Gharaibeh²,

Abuhammad³

et al. 2022

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Objective: Life expectancy of Jordanian women has increased, indicating that the number of women entering menopausal age, during the prime of their working life, will also increase. Therefore, assessments of the quality of life (QoL) of working and retired women and factors associated with overall wellbeing, are essential for the provision of quality services and care. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 Jordanian women between the ages of 45 to 60 years old. The Utian QOL tool was used to assess the quality of life among menopausal women. Multiple regressions were used to determine predictors for QoL for the whole sample and for each group of working and retired women. Results: The study shows that the total QoL for women was 77.5 ±14.4, with a significant difference (p=.023) in total QoL and the occupational domain (p=.003) between working and retired women. Employed women with fewer chronic diseases and using frequent preventive measures had a higher QoL compared to others. Conclusion: Working itself might be an important indicator for better a quality of life among menopausal women. Better working conditions and more attention from the health care providers for the menopausal changes and the preventive measures could enhance women’s perceived QoL in addition to increasing their productivity.

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“…Greater palpitations were associated with poorer menopausal QOL, 47 poorer physical (but not mental) component QOL, 53 poorer sleep-related QOL, 56 and poorer occupational QOL. 56 In contrast, palpitations were not related to general 51 or sexual 61 QOL.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…The association between palpitations and QOL was similar across different QOL constructs and measures (e.g. menopause QOL, 47 physical component QOL, 53 sleep-related QOL, 56 and occupational QOL), 56 yet there was only one study for each of these measures. Review findings suggest palpitations may be important to women’s QOL; however, additional research to confirm the association is needed.…”

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Correlates of palpitations during menopause: A scoping review

Carpenter

Sheng

Pike

et al. 2022

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Objective: Palpitations during peri- and post-menopause are common. It is unclear what variables are related to palpitations in peri- and post-menopausal women. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize potential correlates of palpitations in women transitioning through menopause. Methods: The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Authors included English-language, full-length, peer-reviewed, cross-sectional research articles on palpitations in menopausal women published through December 18, 2021, from PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and PsycINFO searches. Following de-duplication, screening of titles and abstracts, and review of full-texts, independent reviewers extracted data on variables studied in relationship to palpitations from 84 articles and resolved discrepancies. Authors extracted data on (1) demographic, clinical, biomarker, and symptom/quality of life variables and (2) data analysis method (bivariate, multivariate). Authors classified each variable as a likely, unlikely, or unclear correlate of palpitations. Results: Articles were diverse in region of origin, sample sizes, and variables assessed in relationship to palpitations. Evidence for any one variable was sparse. Likely correlates of palpitations included race/ethnicity, lower physical activity, worse vasomotor symptoms (VMSs), worse sleep, and worse quality of life. Unlikely correlates included age, employment, education, marital status, socioeconomic status, comorbidities, body mass index, and sexual difficulties. Unclear correlates due to equivocal evidence were menopausal status, smoking, and depression. Unclear correlates due to insufficient evidence (less than three articles) included all of the assessed biomarkers, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion: Likely correlates were identified including race/ethnicity, physical activity, VMS, sleep, and quality of life. However, additional research is needed to better understand potential correlates of palpitations.

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Factors associated with general and health-related quality of life in menopausal transition among women from Serbia

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

The impact of osteoporosis on health-related quality of life in elderly women

The impact of osteoporosis on health-related quality of life in elderly women

Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Correlates of palpitations during menopause: A scoping review

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