Can Social Support Mitigate the Menopausal Severity Symptoms? A Descriptive Correlational Study

Theyab, Shurooq

	Can Social Support Mitigate the Menopausal Severity Symptoms? A Descriptive Correlational Study
Kerbala Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Volume 0, Issue 0, May 2024, Pages 52-61 PDF (245.35 K)
Document Type: Original Article
Author
Shurooq Theyab^*
Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of kerbela, City of kerbela, Iraq.
Abstract
This study, which primarily attempts to determine the link between women's age and the severity of menopause symptoms, was guided by a descriptive correlational approach. In addition to examining the differences in menopause severity between groups based on living arrangement and educational attainment, the study aimed to evaluate the severity of menopausal symptoms and their association with overall health status and social support in women going through the menopause. 402 women made up the convenience sample for the study. An online survey that required self-reporting was used to gather data between December 19, 2021, and February 25, 2022. The Menopause Severity Scale, which rates the intensity of menopausal symptoms, and the Sociodemographic Sheet make up the study instrument. According to the study's findings, less than two-fifths of participants (n = 149; 37.1%) said they had menopausal symptoms that were more severe than those experienced at ages 40–44. There is a statistically significant difference in the menopause symptoms severity among the living arrangement groups, a statistically significant difference in the menopause symptoms severity among the and there is level of education groups. Less than two-fifths of the women reported that they have been going through menopause for 1-2 years (n = 151; 37.5). The researchers advise placing a strong focus on health education programs for women to raise their knowledge of menopausal symptoms, as well as the physiological and psychological changes that accompany them and how to manage them in order to enhance their quality of life.
Keywords
Albumin; Blood urea; Creatinine; Haematology parameters; Renal failure; Serological changes

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