A survey of the quality of life during perimenopause in Filipino women: A community-based study in Paete, Laguna.
- Author:
Romina Jo Opulencia-Banayo
1
;
Maria Antonia E. Habana
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Community‑based,
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adult: 25-44 Yrs Old; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old; Perimenopause; Quality Of Life
- From: Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;48(3):145-150
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE
This study aims to determine the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among Filipino perimenopausal women aged 43–48 years in a rural community setting.
METHODSThis is a cross-sectional study conducted in a rural community. A self-administered, validated Women’s Health Questionnaire, Filipino version, was given to 232 women aged 43–48 years. Data were analyzed using STATA 16.1/IC.
RESULTSNearly 32% of respondents reported a negative impact of symptoms on their quality of life (QOL). The highest was seen in the physical/somatic (PS) domain followed by the vasomotor/menstrual and emotional/anxiety domains. Overall, majority of the scores reflect a good QOL.
CONCLUSIONFilipino women in the rural community remain to have good QOL despite experiencing menopausal symptoms. A minority experience symptoms that negatively influence their QOL and most of these were in the physical/somatic domain. Education regarding awareness, treatment options, and expectations during perimenopause is important. Timely intervention can continue to improve the QOL of these women.
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