ISBN-13: 9783639250107 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 312 str.
This study reports the prevalence and nature of menopausal symptoms experienced by Kelantanese women and the self-care actions taken by them. Mean age at menopause was 49.4 3.4 (SD) years while both the mode and median were 50 years. The prevalence for atypical symptoms were; tiredness (79.1%), reduced concentration (77.5%), musculo- skeletal aches (70.6%) and backache (67.7%). Majority of the women reported reduced vaginal secretion (50.9%). The commonest coital frequency was approximately 2-4 times per month (49.7%). Most women accepted menopause as the beginning of the aging process and resorted to numerous self-care actions to help see them through this transition. Their self-care actions included taking traditional medicine, alternative medicine, prescribed medications, getting actively involved in community work, and engaging in peer support groups. This book contains a wealth of information and will provide some useful insight to both the health professionals and public alike."
This study reports the prevalence and nature of menopausal symptoms experienced by Kelantanese women and the self-care actions taken by them. Mean age at menopause was 49.4 ± 3.4 (SD) years while both the mode and median were 50 years. The prevalence for atypical symptoms were; tiredness (79.1%), reduced concentration (77.5%),musculo- skeletal aches (70.6%) and backache (67.7%). Majority of the women reported reduced vaginal secretion (50.9%). The commonest coital frequency was approximately 2-4 times per month (49.7%). Most women accepted menopause as the beginning of the aging process and resorted to numerous self-care actions to help see them through this transition. Their self-care actions included taking traditional medicine, alternative medicine, prescribed medications, getting actively involved in community work, and engaging in peer support groups. This book contains a wealth of information and will provide some useful insight to both the health professionals and public alike.