Women in Menopause and The Workplace Experience: A Meta-Synthesis
- Author:
Robert Jay N. Angco
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Menopause; Meta-Synthesis; Quality of Life; Systematic Review; Work Productivity
- From:International Journal of Public Health Research 2025;15(1):2105-2113
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Menopause is an inevitable phase in every woman’s life, significantly impacting their physical, psychological, and social well-being, with wide-ranging effects on their quality of life, including their ability to work. This systematic review employed a meta-synthesis to explore the workplace experiences of menopausal women. This study employed meta-synthesis to integrate findings from several qualitative and mixed-methods studies. Using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist and structured according to the PRISMA 2020 flow diagram, the review synthesized data from 12 final articles. Four key themes emerged from the thematic analysis: Impact and Symptom Experience, Disclosure and Attitude, Coping Tactics and Self-Management, and Workplace Policies and Practices. A meta-theme, Menopause as a Diversity-Wellbeing Concern in the Workplace, highlighted the need to recognize menopause as a critical diversity issue affecting women across all stages of their careers, from entry-level roles to senior positions. This review underscores the importance of tailored support and creating inclusive workplace environments that value and respect menopausal women, allowing them to thrive professionally while navigating this life stage.
- Full text:202507281605188459Women in Menopause.pdf
