In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 17, No. 5 ( 2022-5-6), p. e0268135-
Abstract:
This cross-sectional study assessed the quality of life and related factors of Vietnamese women during perimenopause in terms of vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual aspects. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study on 400 middle-aged women was conducted in Hung Yen, a delta province in Vietnam. Data about socioeconomic characteristics, daily activity patterns, quality of life in terms of vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual aspects, and level of social support were collected. Tobit multivariate regression model was used to identify factors related to the quality of life among participants. Results The symptoms of perimenopause appeared to worsen with the increase of age and the existence of such health issues as migraine and diabetes. Meanwhile, exercises, recreational activities, and social support appeared to alleviate the negative impact of perimenopausal symptoms on women. Conclusions It is important to address the care needs of women during perimenopausal age, especially their sexual well-being, and development of specific healthcare services and programs focusing on sport, entertainment, and support for women in perimenopause should be facilitated.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.t001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.t002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.t003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.t004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.s001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.s002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.r001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.r002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.r003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0268135.r004
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2022
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2267670-3
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