A Study of Andropause Symptoms and Life Satisfaction among Middle-aged Men.
- Author:
Jung Hee KIM
1
;
Young Joo LEE
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, Ewha Woman University, Korea. jhee90@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Male;
Menopause;
Satisfaction
- MeSH:
Alcohol Drinking;
Andropause*;
Erectile Dysfunction;
Female;
Hospitals, University;
Hot Flashes;
Humans;
Korea;
Male;
Memory Disorders;
Menopause;
Middle Aged;
Muscle Weakness;
Nursing;
Risk-Taking;
Seoul;
Smoke;
Smoking
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2005;16(2):186-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aims to understand andropause symptoms and life satisfaction among middle-aged Korean men. METHOD: The subjects were selected among men in their middle age who visited one of two university hospitals or a convalescent center in Seoul. Korea. Eight items were used to measure their andropause symptoms. Life Satisfaction Index-Z was used to measure life satisfaction. RESULTS: Major symptoms related andropause. in the order of frequency, include memory loss, muscle weakness. powerlessness and impotence. Among the subjects. 62.5% smoked and 70% drank alcohol. and life satisfaction was generally moderate in the participants. Current smokers and alcohol drinkers reported a low level of life satisfaction. Diabetic patients and subjects who had powerlessness and hot flashes of andropause symptoms experienced a low level of life satisfaction. Muscle weakness was more frequent in current smokers, and powerlessness more in alcohol drinkers. CONCLUSION: This study's findings indicate that and ropause is one of major health concerns among middle-aged men. It reminds us of the smoking and alcohol drinking issues among middle-aged men. These findings show the necessity to improve strategies for nursing intervention in andropause symptoms and health risk behaviors.
