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Does social support affect menopausal symptoms in menopausal women?
Filiz Polat1, Ilksen Orhan2, Didem Şimşek Küçükkelepçe3
1Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey.
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|July 2, 2021
Summary
Higher social support is linked to fewer menopausal complaints in women. Enhancing social support systems can help alleviate menopausal symptoms and improve well-being.
Area of Science:
- Menopause Research
- Social Support Studies
- Women's Health
Background:
- Menopause is a natural biological transition characterized by various physical and psychological symptoms.
- Perceived social support plays a crucial role in women's adaptation to menopausal changes.
- Understanding the relationship between social support and menopausal complaints is vital for effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of perceived social support on the severity of menopausal complaints among women.
- To determine the correlation between levels of social support and the experience of menopausal symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and correlational study involving 505 menopausal women.
- Data collection using a personal information form, the Menopause Rating Scale, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support.
- Statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, t-tests, analysis of variance, skewness, kurtosis, and correlation.
Main Results:
- A significant positive relationship was identified between menopausal symptoms and social support.
- Increased social support was associated with a decrease in the severity of menopausal complaints.
- The findings indicate that social support is a key factor influencing women's experience of menopause.
Conclusions:
- Nurses and healthcare providers should focus on strengthening women's social support systems.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing social support can effectively reduce menopausal complaints.
- Promoting social support is a valuable strategy for improving the quality of life for menopausal women.
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