Factors affecting quality of life in postmenopausal women, Isfahan, 2011
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1 Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
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4 Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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چکیده
Context: Various studies have shown that quality of life in women after menopause undergoesradical changes. Several factors such as psycho‑social factors are associated with the qualityof life during menopausal period. Aims: The present study surveyed the factors associatedwith quality of life of postmenopausal women in Isfahan, based on Behavioral Analysis Phaseof PRECEDE model. Settings and Design: This cross‑sectional study was conducted throughstratified random sampling among 200 healthy postmenopausal women in Isfahan in 2011.Subjects and Methods: Data were collected by two valid and reliable questionnaires (oneto assess the quality of life and the other to survey the factors associated with theBehavioral Analysis Phase of PRECEDE model). Data analysis was performed using SPSSsoftware (version 18) and analytical and descriptive statistics. Results: Pearson correlationindicated a positive and significant correlation between the quality of life and attitude towardmenopause, perceived self‑efficacy, and enabling and reinforcing factors, but there was nosignificant relationship between the quality of life and knowledge about menopause. Also, thequality of life in postmenopausal women had significant correlation with their age, educationlevel, marital status, and employment status. Conclusion: Based on the present study, attitude,perceived self‑efficacy, perceived social support, and enabling factors are associated with thequality of life in postmenopausal women. So, attention to these issues is essential for betterhealth planning of women.
