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Depression in post menopausal women
1Nursing Dept. Inha University, Nam-gu, Inchon, Korea. ywlee@inha.ac.kr
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|August 18, 2004
Summary
Over half of postmenopausal women surveyed experienced depression, with climacteric symptoms being the strongest predictor. Understanding these factors can help improve quality of life for women in this life stage.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Mental Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Menopause is a significant life transition for women.
- Postmenopausal women are at risk for depression.
- Factors influencing depression in this demographic require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of depression in postmenopausal women.
- To identify factors associated with depression in this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey research design.
- 325 postmenopausal women surveyed in Inchon.
- Data collected via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 64% of participants reported depressive symptoms; mean depression score was 12.71.
- Depression varied significantly with marital status, economic level, exercise, and smoking.
- Climacteric symptoms strongly correlated with and predicted depression, accounting for 45% of variance.
Conclusions:
- Climacteric symptoms, marital status, smoking, and exercise are key factors in postmenopausal depression.
- Nurses can utilize findings to develop targeted interventions for Korean postmenopausal women.
- Particular attention should be given to single, low-income, and smoking women.