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Terzic S, Bapayeva G, Kadroldinova N, Sarria-Santamera A, Gusmanov A, Semenova Y, Aimagambetova G, Laganà AS, Chiantera V, Ukybassova T, Kongrtay K, Abdukassimova M, Babazhanova A, Togyzbayeva K, Terzic M. Menopausal Status Impact on the Quality of Life in Kazakhstani Healthcare Workers: A Cross-sectional Study. J Gen Intern Med 2024; 39:969-977. [PMID: 38315409 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-024-08650-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Menopausal quality of life (MenQoL) is a common concern that primary healthcare workers often encounter. Menopause has a significant impact on women's health, but studies examining its effect on the MenQoL of menopausal healthcare employees have produced conflicting results. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life related to menopausal status (pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal) in healthcare workers from various clinical settings in Kazakhstan. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS In total, 222 menopausal healthcare workers (physicians, nurses/midwives, administrative staff, and cleaners) were enrolled from hospitals affiliated with the University Medical Center (UMC) in Kazakhstan. MAIN MEASURES The outcome variable was assessed using the Menopausal Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL), which evaluates MenQoL across four domains of menopausal symptoms: physical, psychological, vasomotor, and sexual. KEY RESULTS The most frequently reported menopausal symptoms were physical ones, such as feeling tired or worn out (70.7%), followed by feeling a lack of energy (65.3%) and dry skin (64.1%). The postmenopause group had the highest mean MenQoL score in the vasomotor domain (mean 3.46 ± 1.84). There was a borderline statistical significance when comparing postmenopause and perimenopause groups in the physical domain. The pairwise comparison of mean sexual scores revealed that postmenopause women had the highest average score (3.3 ± 2.36) compared to both premenopause (mean 2.3 ± 1.82) and perimenopause (mean 2.22 ± 1.58) groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Menopausal status has influence on the MenQoL of healthcare workers. The study findings could have important implications for policymakers as they provide insight into the factors influencing the quality of life of menopausal healthcare employees. Creating a more menopause-friendly work environment may not only enhance the well-being of healthcare personnel but also improve their overall job satisfaction and performance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sanja Terzic
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, CF "University Medical Center", Turan Ave. 32, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 53, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 53, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan.
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90133, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90133, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute - IRCCS - Fondazione "G. Pascale", 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, CF "University Medical Center", Turan Ave. 32, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, CF "University Medical Center", Turan Ave. 32, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, CF "University Medical Center", Turan Ave. 32, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey-Zhanybek Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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