Menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women in rural Turkey: a cross-sectional study.

IF 2.9 4区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Climacteric Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-07 DOI:10.1080/13697137.2025.2490243

Ipek Betul Ozcivit Erkan, Atilim Gulcicek, Ugurcan Sayili, Vasfiye Bayram Deger, C Tamer Erel, Levent M Senturk

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women in a rural area of southeastern Turkey and their association with sleep quality, depression and sociodemographic and lifestyle-related factors.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 122 perimenopausal women aged 40-55 years residing in southeastern rural Turkey. Participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), alongside demographic data collection.

Results: The median age was 46 years (43-49 years). Higher MRS scores were significantly linked to a sedentary lifestyle, poor self-rated health and concerns about partner infidelity. MRS total scores were moderately correlated with global PSQI scores (r = 0.49, p < 0.001) and strongly correlated with BDI scores (r = 0.71, p < 0.001). Severe menopausal symptoms were significantly associated with poor sleep quality (odds ratio [OR] = 2.62; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16-5.95), mild to severe depression (OR = 4.78; 95% CI: 2.08-10.98) and poor self-rated general health (OR = 2.76; 95% CI: 1.03-7.41), even after adjusting for age, parity and body mass index.

Conclusions: Perimenopausal women in southeastern rural Turkey experience severe menopausal symptoms that are significantly associated with self-rated general health, sleep quality and depression.

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土耳其农村围绝经期妇女的更年期症状：一项横断面研究

目的：本研究旨在评估土耳其东南部农村地区围绝经期妇女更年期症状的患病率和严重程度及其与睡眠质量、抑郁、社会人口和生活方式相关因素的关系。方法：本横断面研究包括122名居住在土耳其东南部农村的40-55岁围绝经期妇女。参与者完成了贝克抑郁量表（BDI）、更年期评定量表（MRS）和匹兹堡睡眠质量指数（PSQI），并收集了人口统计数据。结果：中位年龄46岁（43 ~ 49岁）。较高的MRS分数与久坐不动的生活方式、糟糕的自我健康状况以及对伴侣不忠的担忧显著相关。MRS总分与PSQI总分有中度相关性（r = 0.49, pr = 0.71, p）结论：土耳其东南部农村围绝经期妇女出现严重的更年期症状，这些症状与自评总体健康、睡眠质量和抑郁显著相关。

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Climacteric 医学-妇产科学

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1.70

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7.10%

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1 months

期刊介绍： Climacteric is the official journal of the International Menopause Society (IMS). As an international peer-reviewed journal it publishes original research and reviews of all aspects of aging in women. Climacteric was founded by the IMS in 1998 and today has become a leading journal in the publication of peer-reviewed papers on the menopause, climacteric and mid-life health. Topics covered include endocrine changes, symptoms attributed to the menopause and their treatment, hormone replacement and alternative therapies, lifestyles, and the counselling and education of peri- and postmenopausal women. Climacteric, published bimonthly, also features regular invited reviews, editorials and commentaries on recent developments. The editorial review board of Climacteric includes leading scientific and clinical experts in the field of midlife medicine and research and is headed by its Editor-in-Chief, Professor Rod Baber of Australia. He and his team of Associate Editors act independently to set a clear editorial policy, co-ordinate peer review, and ensure a rapid response to submitted papers.