Uneven Impact of Andropause Symptoms on Daily Life Domains in Employed Men: A Cross-Sectional Study.

IF 2 4区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Journal of Occupational Health Pub Date : 2025-07-11 DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiaf040

Fumiya Tanji, Maiko Kawajiri, Hirohito Nanbu, Daisaku Nishimoto

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Abstract

Objectives: This study examined the extent to which the severity of andropause symptoms affects daily functioning, specifically in work, housework, outings, social relationships, and leisure activities, among employed Japanese men.

Methods: A cross-sectional internet-based survey was conducted in September 2024. Participants (N = 1,054), aged 20-69 years, completed the Aging Males' Symptoms scale to evaluate symptom severity. Impacts on daily life were assessed using a four-point scale. Multivariate logistic regression analyses estimated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results: After adjusting for relevant covariates, moderate and severe symptoms were significantly associated with greater difficulties in daily life. Compared to individuals with very mild symptoms, those with moderate symptoms had higher ORs for severe difficulties in work (OR = 7.2, 95% CI: 2.9-18.0), social relationships (OR = 17.7, 95% CI: 4.0-78.4), and housework (OR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.2-9.0). Associations were stronger for severe symptoms: work (OR = 21.1, 95% CI: 8.0-55.5), social relationships (OR = 37.2, 95% CI: 7.9-174.3), and housework (OR = 8.5, 95% CI: 2.9-24.4). Severe symptoms were also linked to significant difficulties in outings (OR = 4.7, 95% CI: 1.8-12.4) and leisure (OR = 8.2, 95% CI: 3.0-22.5).

Conclusions: Andropause symptoms significantly affect multiple areas of daily life, particularly work, social engagement, and household tasks. These findings underscore the importance of early recognition and intervention.

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男性男性更年期症状对日常生活领域的不均衡影响：一项横断面研究。

目的：本研究考察了男性更年期症状严重程度对日常功能的影响程度，特别是在工作、家务、外出、社会关系和休闲活动方面。方法：于2024年9月进行横断面网络调查。参与者（N = 1,054），年龄20-69岁，完成老年男性症状量表以评估症状严重程度。对日常生活的影响采用四分制进行评估。多变量logistic回归分析估计了优势比（ORs）和95%置信区间（ci）。结果：在调整相关协变量后，中度和重度症状与日常生活困难显著相关。与症状非常轻微的个体相比，中度症状患者在工作（OR = 7.2, 95% CI: 2.9-18.0）、社会关系（OR = 17.7, 95% CI: 4.0-78.4）和家务（OR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.2-9.0）方面的严重困难的OR值更高。严重症状的相关性更强：工作（OR = 21.1, 95% CI: 8.0-55.5）、社会关系（OR = 37.2, 95% CI: 7.9-174.3）和家务（OR = 8.5, 95% CI: 2.9-24.4）。严重症状还与外出（OR = 4.7, 95% CI: 1.8-12.4）和休闲（OR = 8.2, 95% CI: 3.0-22.5）时的严重困难有关。结论：男性更年期症状显著影响日常生活的多个领域，特别是工作、社会参与和家务。这些发现强调了早期识别和干预的重要性。

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Journal of Occupational Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

3.30%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The scope of the journal is broad, covering toxicology, ergonomics, psychosocial factors and other relevant health issues of workers, with special emphasis on the current developments in occupational health. The JOH also accepts various methodologies that are relevant to investigation of occupational health risk factors and exposures, such as large-scale epidemiological studies, human studies employing biological techniques and fundamental experiments on animals, and also welcomes submissions concerning occupational health practices and related issues.