Evaluating The Quality Of Life Of Postmenopausal Members And Non-Members Of The Elderly Support Association

2016-09-02T05-26-14Z
Source: National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine
Mina Shirvani.
: Background: It should be noted that menopause is the discontinuation of the menstrual cycle during the threshold of aging and a complicated process. Early diagnosis and initiation of hormone therapy, if necessary, use of mental relaxation techniques, harmonizing the family, social protection, and strengthening of elderly support centers can make it easier for a postmenopausal woman to go through this critical stage. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of postmenopausal members and non-members of the elderly support association in Borujen city, Iran. Method: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in Borujen city in 2012. The participants were postmenopausal women of over 55 years. Thus, 40 postmenopausal members of the elderly support association of Borujen city and 40 non-members were randomly selected. The 36 Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), with the 4 psychological, social, physical-movement, and environmental domains, was completed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: The mean total score of quality of life of member of the association was significantly higher than non-members. Student's t-test showed a significant relationship between quality of life and membership of the association (P


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