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Social functioning as a significant factor in women's help-seeking behaviour during the climacteric period
I Montero1, I Ruiz, I Hernández
1Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, Spain.
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Psychosocial factors, not just menopause, drive demand for medical care. Women seeking help reported more dissatisfaction and less social support, highlighting the need for holistic approaches.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Menopause is a natural biological transition.
- Demand for medical care during menopause is influenced by various factors.
- Understanding psychosocial influences is crucial for effective healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify psychosocial factors contributing to seeking medical care for menopausal complaints.
- To differentiate between women experiencing menopausal complaints and the general population.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study was conducted.
- Cases were women seeking gynecological care for menopausal complaints (n=85).
- Controls were randomly selected from the general population.
Main Results:
- Cases exhibited higher psychiatric morbidity and social dissatisfaction.
- Cases reported lower social support and more severe life events.
- Multivariate analysis revealed social and demographic variables significantly impact care-seeking behavior.
Conclusions:
- Demand for menopause-related medical care is influenced by psychosocial factors beyond menopausal status.
- Social dissatisfaction and lack of social support are key determinants.
- Healthcare approaches should consider these psychosocial elements for comprehensive patient care.