1. COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF MENOPAUSAL HEALTH ISSUES IN URBAN AND RURAL FEMALES IN INDIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL CLINICAL STUDY.
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Rathore, Deepika, Sisodia, Gajendra Singh, Maheshram, Sapna, and Parihar, Leena
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URBAN health , *SLEEP interruptions , *JOINT pain , *RURAL population , *PREMATURE menopause , *HOT flashes - Abstract
Background: A large variation can be observed in the menopausal health concerns and issues in the varying and extensive socioeconomic groups and the females residing in urban and rural areas. However, existing literature data is scarce addressing this issue. Aim: The present study was aimed to comparatively assess the menopausal health issues in urban and rural females in India. The study also assessed the average menopausal age and assessed the variations and prevalence of menopausal females in urban and rural populations. Methods: The study assessed 800 females who attained menopause from both urban and rural populations. The included females were divided into two groups based on their residence in rural and urban areas. In included females, demographic data were recorded along with menopausal symptoms and reproductive history. The gathered data were statistically assessed. Results: The study results showed variations in the menopausal symptoms of females residing in urban and rural areas. The most common symptom was joint and muscle pain seen in 86% (n=34) females from rural and 80% (n=320) females from urban areas. Breast pain was seen in 30% of females. It was also associated with night sweats, sleep disturbances, and hot flashes. The majority of rural females considered menopausal symptoms natural and considered no need for medication attention until severe symptoms appeared. Conclusions: The present study concludes a significant need for awareness of menopausal-age females concerning self-care and better management of the discomforts associated with menopause. The study results can help create awareness and corroborate the health status of menopausal females. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024