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Women's perceptions and concerns about menopause.

C S Aber1, D Arathuzik, A R Righter

  • 1University of Massachusetts-Boston, USA.

Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners : the International Journal of NPACE
|August 24, 1999
PubMed
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Midlife women often receive conflicting menopause advice and feel uncertain about hormone therapy (HT). However, those receiving care from nurse practitioners (NPs) report high satisfaction with their healthcare experience.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Women's Health
  • Menopause Management

Background:

  • Menopause is a significant life transition for midlife women.
  • Understanding women's perceptions of care and decision-making is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore midlife women's perceptions of healthcare.
  • To identify factors influencing hormonal therapy (HT) decisions.
  • To examine coping strategies and partner roles during menopause.

Main Methods:

  • Nonrandom survey utilizing a mailed, self-administered Menopause Questionnaire.
  • Sample of 320 women aged 46-55.
  • Descriptive and qualitative statistical analysis.

Main Results:

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  • Women expressed conflict regarding HT but actively sought information and used coping strategies.
  • Conflicting advice from various sources led to concerns about being fully informed by healthcare providers.
  • Women receiving care from nurse practitioners (NPs) reported high satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Midlife women desire comprehensive and consistent information regarding menopause and HT.
  • Nurse practitioners (NPs) appear to provide highly satisfactory care during the menopause transition.
  • Further research should address the information gaps and enhance provider communication.