A descriptive study on quality of life among menopausal women residing in selected rural areas of Udupi district, Karnataka
1 MSc Nursing student, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Vidyarathna College of nursing, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
2 Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Vidyarathna College of nursing, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 19(03), 427–437.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.19.3.0573
Publication history:
Received on 19 August 2024; revised on 17 September 2024; accepted on 19 September 2024
Abstract:
Background: Menopause is defined as the period of time when ovarian function stops, resulting in permanent amenorrhea, or as the cessation of periods for a period of time equal to three prior cycles.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive study conducted among 100 menopausal women, by using The Menopause-specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) Questionnaire, The data is collected by administering a semi structured socio-demographic proforma, residing at rural area in cherkady village of udupi district.
Results: The data in Table 1 depicts the majority of the menopausal women 30 (30%) were in the age group of (46 to 50) years. The maximum percentage of the menopausal women 100(100%) were married. The maximum percentage of the menopausal women 62(62%) belong to the Hindu religion. The majority of the menopausal women with educational status 66(66%) were primary (1st std-7th std). Regarding the menopausal women occupation status 100 (100%) were unskilled workers. The majority of the menopausal women with educational status of husband 70(70%) were primary (1st std-7th std). Regarding the menopausal women occupation status of husband 55(55%) were semi-skilled worker. The majority of the primigravida women with place of residence 100(100%) were from rural area. Regarding the menopausal women type of family 53(53%) belonged to nuclear family. The highest percentage of menopausal women 100 (100%) had a monthly income ranging from Rs.2391-7101.A maximum of 34 (34%) attained menarche at the age of 12 years and 49(49%) of them were of61-70 kg weight. A maximum of menopausal women 100(100%) were doing exercise twice a week. About the majority of 99(99%) menopausal women were anemic. About the majority of 88(88%) menopausal women perceived adequate social support. None of them had habit of smoking and alcoholism.
Keywords:
Quality of life; Menopausal women; Rural areas
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