Key result
In postmenopausal women, depression was significantly associated with vasomotor symptoms (p=0.000), past history of depression (p=0.048), and psychosocial stressors (p=0.000).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of psychological disorders and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women?
Cross-Sectional (n=200)
No
What is the prevalence of psychological disorders and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women?
p-value: p=0.000
Postmenopausal women have a high prevalence of psychological symptoms and depression, which are significantly associated with vasomotor symptoms, past history of depression, and psychosocial stressors.
May warrant mental health screening in postmenopausal women; leaves open whether addressing identified risks improves outcomes.
INTRODUCTION: Psychological symptoms are common & bothersome in post menopausal women. Hence, screening these women for risk factors for psychological disorders is an important measure to improve their health. OBJECTIVE: To study the risk assessment for psychological disorders in postmenopausal women Material & Methods: This was a prospective and observational study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a North Indian tertiary care hospital. It included a cross-section of 200 postmenopausal women attending gynecology OPD and menopausal clinic. RESULT: Psychological symptoms were present in 32% postmenopausal women while sleep disturbance and decreased concentration were reported by nearly 34%. Irritability, nervousness and depression were the presenting complaints in 31.5%, 28.5% and 23.5% women respectively. Mild depression was present in 41.5%, whereas 3% women suffered from clinical (moderate to severe) depression. Depression was significantly associated with vasomotor symptoms (p=0.000), past history of depression (p=0.048) and psychosocial stressors (p=0.000). CONCLUSION: Women during postmenopausal years are at increased risk of psychological disorders; hence assessment of mental health and address of related issues should be an integral part of comprehensive evaluation of these women.
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A 2012 study conducted a cross-sectional in Psychological disorders (n=200). Vasomotor symptoms, past history of depression, and psychosocial stressors was evaluated on Depression (p=0.000). In postmenopausal women, depression was significantly associated with vasomotor symptoms (p=0.000), past history of depression (p=0.048), and psychosocial stressors (p=0.000).
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