1. Knowledge, attitudes and experiences of menopause among "early" and "on-time" women.
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Córdoba Iñesta, Ana Isabel, Ortí Notari, Pilar, and Gfellner, Barbara M.
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TIME ,DISEASE incidence ,HEALTH literacy ,EXPERIENCE ,HEALTH attitudes ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MENOPAUSE ,PREMATURE menopause ,ANXIETY ,PSYCHOLOGICAL distress - Abstract
Purpose: Attitudes, experiences and knowledge about menopause are relevant, especially when menopause starts earlier than expected. This study aims to examine women who underwent this transition "early" and "on-time" according to these factors. Design/methodology/approach: The sample included 117 women, 69 with "on-time" and 48 with premature menopause. Participants completed three questionnaires. Findings: Women with premature menopause had a better understanding of it but more negative attitudes and a higher incidence of physical and psychological symptoms, although they indicated greater feelings of control over their symptoms. Moreover, "early" menopause women appeared to exhibit greater anxiety. Practical implications: Results underscore the need to inform women about menopause as a natural developmental process. Originality/value: This paper shows the menopause as a difficult transition especially for women with early menopause. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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