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The Ohio Midlife Women's Study.

Greer Glazer1, Richard Zeller, Ladonna Delumba

  • 1College of Nursing, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001, USA. greerg@aol.com

Health Care for Women International
|November 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Resource loss significantly predicts anxiety and depression in midlife women. Coping effectiveness and attitude toward menopause influence health behaviors during this life transition.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • The transition to midlife presents unique challenges for women.
  • Understanding factors influencing well-being during this period is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine predictors, moderators, and outcomes of midlife transition in Caucasian and African American women.
  • To identify factors associated with anxiety, depression, and health-promoting activities.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study with measurements at three 9-month intervals.
  • Recruited a sample of 103 African American and 105 Caucasian women.
  • Assessed predictor (resource loss/gain), moderator (menopause symptoms, coping, demographics), and outcome (anxiety, depression, health activities) variables.

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Main Results:

  • Loss of resources consistently predicted anxiety and depression.
  • Coping effectiveness and education were also significant predictors of anxiety and depression.
  • Attitude toward menopause and coping effectiveness predicted health-promoting activities.
  • Stress emerged as a stronger predictor of negative health outcomes than menopausal status.

Conclusions:

  • Resource loss is a key factor in midlife women's mental health.
  • Effective coping strategies and positive attitudes toward menopause are vital for promoting health.
  • Interventions should consider psychological and social resources, not just menopausal status, to support women's well-being.