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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-9 | Issue-02
An Assessment of Postmenopausal Symptoms among Hilly and Urban Populations from Chattogram Division
RawshanAra Begum, Mohammad Ershad Alam, Nazneen Ahmed, Sonjib Chakraborty
Published: Feb. 16, 2021 | 139 79
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i02.007
Pages: 206-211
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Abstract
Background: Postmenopausal problems in women are major issues in their health concerns where they are disturbed by several postmenopausal physical and mental health problems. Which are disrupts their quality of life and regular activities. These difficulties are more prevalent in low-income countries where knowledge is minimal in these issues. It makes significant problems. The study aims to find out discrepancies among the hilly and urban intensity of postmenopausal challenges. Methods: In this study, self-administered questionnaires were used to get information about menopausal women in the urban and hilly areas. A total of 200 women’s general information, including social status, vasomotor and psychosomatic state was collected. All accumulated data were documented and analyzed in the IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0. Results: A Pearson chi-square test was performed to examine the relationship between location and other variables, where the level of significance p<0.05. The result shows that, Emotional Sensitivity: p>0.000, Irritability: p>0.048, Trouble of Recalling Memories: p>0.032, Bone Pain: p>0.002, Numbness of Fingers: p>0.015, Frequent Urination: p>0.001, Leaky Bladder: p>0.010. Conclusion: Significant differences of symptoms were observed in between women of Hilly and Urban area. These difficulties may hamper regular activities, so women should be aware of it and manage this situation smoothly and establish a quality lifestyle.