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Exploring the Relationship between Depression on Menopausal Symptoms and Personality Trails
Niloufar Ahmadi1, Mouloud Agajani Delavar2, Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri1
1Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Community Health Equity Research & Policy
|April 5, 2021
Summary
Depression in postmenopausal women is linked to severe menopausal symptoms and poor sleep quality. Personality traits like neuroticism also play a role, while extroversion and agreeableness may offer protection.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychiatry
- Gerontology
Background:
- Menopause is associated with various physical and psychological symptoms.
- Depressive symptoms are a common concern for postmenopausal women.
- Understanding the contributing factors to depression in this demographic is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms in postmenopausal women.
- To explore the influence of personality traits on the prevalence of depressive symptoms.
- To identify key factors associated with depression in Iranian postmenopausal women.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 150 healthy postmenopausal women aged 45-60.
- Participants completed validated questionnaires: Beck Depression Inventory, Modified Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index, and NEO-FFI.
- Statistical analyses were performed to control for covariates and assess associations.
Main Results:
- High depressive symptoms were significantly associated with moderate/severe menopausal symptoms and poor sleep quality.
- Neuroticism was linked to an increased risk of depressive symptoms.
- Extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness were associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Menopausal symptoms, poor sleep quality, and specific personality traits are significant factors contributing to depression in postmenopausal women.
- Targeting these factors through health education and interventions can improve the quality of life for this population.
- Further research into culturally specific interventions is warranted.
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