Factor analysis of quality of life among menopausal women attending primary health centers of Jazan city, KSA

Abstract

Although it looks reasonable to say menopausal women experience significant changes in quality of life, however the period is filled with  anxiety and distress. Women can experience an array of symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, sleep and mood  disorders,  impaired memory, lack of concentration, nervousness, depression, insomnia, bone and joint complaints

Objectives:1. To  assess Quality of  life in menopausal women attending primary health care centers of Jazan, KSA 2. To conduct factor analysis for  the variables affecting  quality of life of menopausal women

Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted in primary health  centers located in Jazan city. All  menopausal women between age of 40-79 years were considered. A predesigned questionnaire  drawn from World Health Organization  Quality Of Life BREF (WHO QOL BREF) utilized

Results: Mean age was 50.02+4.5 (Age  + SD) Physical changes domain mean was 1.42+1.46  (mean + SD), greater than other domains and the participants were  experiencing physical changes affecting quality of life more than any  domain Sexual changes domain mean + SD was 1.21+1.99  and the participants were extremely bothered with symptoms of this domain.

Conclusions: Significant shift in health care services  is required for improving QOL of menopausal women which continue to be  overlooked.