Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
2 Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Abstract
Context: Various studies have shown that quality of life in women after menopause undergoes
radical changes. Several factors such as psycho‑social factors are associated with the quality
of life during menopausal period. Aims: The present study surveyed the factors associated
with quality of life of postmenopausal women in Isfahan, based on Behavioral Analysis Phase
of PRECEDE model. Settings and Design: This cross‑sectional study was conducted through
stratified random sampling among 200 healthy postmenopausal women in Isfahan in 2011.
Subjects and Methods: Data were collected by two valid and reliable questionnaires (one
to assess the quality of life and the other to survey the factors associated with the
Behavioral Analysis Phase of PRECEDE model). Data analysis was performed using SPSS
software (version 18) and analytical and descriptive statistics. Results: Pearson correlation
indicated a positive and significant correlation between the quality of life and attitude toward
menopause, perceived self‑efficacy, and enabling and reinforcing factors, but there was no
significant relationship between the quality of life and knowledge about menopause. Also, the
quality of life in postmenopausal women had significant correlation with their age, education
level, marital status, and employment status. Conclusion: Based on the present study, attitude,
perceived self‑efficacy, perceived social support, and enabling factors are associated with the
quality of life in postmenopausal women. So, attention to these issues is essential for better
health planning of women.
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