Health Factors Related to Management of Menopause among Climacteric Women / 여성건강간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study was to identify the correlations between management of menopause, urinary incontinence and sexual satisfaction in climacteric women. METHOD: This study was conducted using a convenient sampling method in and around Jinju city, and each participant gave consent for the research. A total sample of 250 middle-aged women aged 40 to 60 years were chosen for the study, of which 157 women completed the questionnaires used for the analysis. Data was collected from Jan 1st to Mar 31st, 2004 by structured questionnaires (questionnaires for management of menopause, urinary incontinence and sexual satisfaction). RESULT: The characteristic variables significantly related to management of menopause were occupation and religion. The characteristic variable significantly related to urinary incontinence was age. The characteristic variables significantly related to sexual satisfaction were religion, economic status, and frequency of delivery. The relationship between management of menopause and sexual satisfaction was statistically significant with a positive correlation. CONCLUSION: It is hoped that the above findings will stimulate health promoting programs for climacteric women.