Menopausal symptoms among multi-ethnic working women in Malaysia.

IF 2.9 4区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Climacteric Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-12 DOI:10.1080/13697137.2025.2507906

Premitha Damodaran, Beng Kwang Ng, Aini Hanan Azmi

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Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the impact of ethnicity, annual income and age on menopausal symptoms among working Malaysian women aged 40-60 years.

Method: A population-based study was conducted among Malaysia's multi-ethnic women (Malay, Chinese, Indian and mixed ethnicity). A structured 20-question survey collected data on demographics (ethnicity, annual income and age) and symptom prevalence. A total of 1825 eligible responses were analyzed to assess associations between ethnicity, annual income, age and symptom burden.

Results: The most common symptoms were joint pain (34.6%), sleep disturbances (31.1%), brain fog (26.2%), mood swings (25.8%) and digestive issues (25.5%). Indian women reported the highest prevalence of symptoms and had a 2.9-fold higher likelihood of experiencing four or more symptoms compared to Chinese women. Women in higher annual income groups reported more symptoms than those in lower annual income groups. Symptoms such as joint pain and vaginal dryness increased with age, peaking in women aged 55-60 years. Mood swings were highest in women aged 45-49 years, while hot flushes, night sweats and sleep disturbances peaked at age 50-54 years.

Conclusion: Menopausal symptoms vary by ethnicity, income and age. Individualized, culturally sensitive approaches are essential to reduce the health and economic burdens of menopause.

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马来西亚多民族职业妇女的更年期症状。

目的：本研究调查种族、年收入和年龄对40-60岁马来西亚职业妇女更年期症状的影响。方法：在马来西亚的多民族妇女（马来人、华人、印度人和混合民族）中进行了一项基于人群的研究。一项包含20个问题的结构化调查收集了人口统计数据（种族、年收入和年龄）和症状患病率。总共分析了1825份符合条件的应答，以评估种族、年收入、年龄和症状负担之间的关系。结果：最常见的症状是关节痛（34.6%）、睡眠障碍（31.1%）、脑雾（26.2%）、情绪波动（25.8%）和消化问题（25.5%）。印度女性报告的症状患病率最高，与中国女性相比，出现四种或更多症状的可能性高出2.9倍。收入较高的妇女报告的症状比收入较低的妇女多。关节疼痛和阴道干燥等症状随着年龄的增长而增加，在55-60岁的女性中达到顶峰。45-49岁的女性情绪波动最大，而潮热、盗汗和睡眠障碍在50-54岁的女性中达到顶峰。结论：绝经期症状因种族、收入和年龄而异。个性化的、对文化敏感的方法对于减轻更年期的健康和经济负担至关重要。

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Climacteric 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

7.10%

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审稿时长

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.