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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Cognitive Symptoms During the Menopausal Transition
Eun-Ok Im1, Yun Hu1,2, Ching-Yu Cheng1,3
11 Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|April 3, 2018
Summary
Racial and ethnic differences in midlife women's cognitive symptoms were explored. Non-Hispanic Asian women reported fewer cognitive symptoms, influenced by socioeconomic and menopausal factors.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Cognitive Health
- Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities
Background:
- Cognitive symptoms are a concern for midlife women.
- Understanding racial/ethnic variations in these symptoms is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Previous research has not fully explored these differences across major US racial/ethnic groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate racial/ethnic disparities in cognitive symptoms among midlife women.
- To identify factors influencing cognitive symptoms across different racial/ethnic groups.
- To analyze data from a large cohort of diverse midlife women.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of data from 1,054 midlife women.
- Utilized the Cognitive Symptom Index for Midlife Women.
- Employed multiple logistic and Poisson regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Significant racial/ethnic differences in the number and severity of cognitive symptoms were observed (p < .01).
- Non-Hispanic Asian women reported significantly lower cognitive symptom burden compared to other groups.
- Socioeconomic status, health status, and menopausal status significantly influenced cognitive symptoms across all groups (p < .05).
Conclusions:
- Cognitive symptom experiences in midlife women vary significantly by race/ethnicity.
- Socioeconomic and menopausal factors play a critical role in cognitive symptom presentation.
- Further research with diverse populations is essential to fully understand these disparities.
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