ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL CLIMACTERIC COMPLAINTS AMONG MIDDLE AGE IRAQI WOMEN IN BAGHDAD CITY

Abdul Amir, Fatin

	ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL CLIMACTERIC COMPLAINTS AMONG MIDDLE AGE IRAQI WOMEN IN BAGHDAD CITY
AL-TAQANI
Article 1, Volume 19, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 106-116
Author
Fatin Abdul Amir
Abstract
Retrospective, descriptive study aimed to assess the natural climacteric complaints among 410 women aged 40-60 years who were selected in a systematic random from 50 clusters in Baghdad city during the period from 1st of September 2000 to the 31st of July 2001.To meet the objectives of the study an instrument was constructed, which consisted of an interview format, for (demographic data) and climacteric complaints scale (30 complaints).The study sample was categorized to three groups according to their menstrual status (pre, peri, and post-menopause).The results were analyzed through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics and at the level of significant less than 0.05.After data analysisd, the following findings reveal:High percentages of hot flushes and night sweats were found among peri and post-menopause women. • Most of psychosomatic complaints (13 complaints) were reported by more than half of both peri and post-menopause women. • High percentages of some general complaints were found among peri and post-menopause women. • Climacteric complaints were found significantly higher among peri and post-menapause women than pre-menopause women. In the light of the study results, the researcher recommend: 1- establishing menopausal counseling clinics within primary health care centers, providing screening, treatment and preventive services. 2- health education and instructions concerning women health should be offered via the educational media. 3- further studies concerning climacteric and women health should be conducted.

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