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Abstract：
Menopause is an inevitable phase in every woman\'s life. Women may suffer from unpleasant symptoms during perimenopause. Understanding the health needs of the community during this period will help in developing menopause management programs that can improve quality of life.
UNASSIGNED: To study the symptoms of menopause and perception of women in relation to menopause in order to understand their needs.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional, multi-centric study was undertaken at three institutions (called DH, SJ, and SK) at two cities in India. The study population comprised women between the ages of 40 and 60. Institutional Ethics Committee approval and consent of participants were ensured.
UNASSIGNED: Two instruments, a pilot-tested, peer-reviewed, validated, structured questionnaire and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) were utilized for the study. The minimum sample size was calculated to be 385 per site. Statistical analysis was conducted using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences.
UNASSIGNED: A total of 1297 forms were analyzed. MRS scores showed psychological symptoms to be most prevalent. Joint and muscular pains were the most common somatic symptoms. Hot flashes and urogenital symptoms were experienced by a lower number. Our MRS scores were significantly higher than those seen in other regions. Urban women, site SJ, those with irregular menstrual cycles, and lower incomes scored higher than their counterparts. Awareness about menopause was patchy, especially regarding medication or support services available.
UNASSIGNED: The high MRS scores emphasize the need to institute awareness programs, providing information on choices available for care (hormone replacement therapy, medications, or counseling) and information on where to access services. Primary care physicians can play a vital role in fulfilling this need by ensuring timely knowledge to the community, providing correct diagnosis and treatment. This will help improve the quality of life and sense of well-being of this community.
UNASSIGNED: To study the symptoms of menopause and perception of women in relation to menopause in order to understand their needs.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional, multi-centric study was undertaken at three institutions (called DH, SJ, and SK) at two cities in India. The study population comprised women between the ages of 40 and 60. Institutional Ethics Committee approval and consent of participants were ensured.
UNASSIGNED: Two instruments, a pilot-tested, peer-reviewed, validated, structured questionnaire and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) were utilized for the study. The minimum sample size was calculated to be 385 per site. Statistical analysis was conducted using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences.
UNASSIGNED: A total of 1297 forms were analyzed. MRS scores showed psychological symptoms to be most prevalent. Joint and muscular pains were the most common somatic symptoms. Hot flashes and urogenital symptoms were experienced by a lower number. Our MRS scores were significantly higher than those seen in other regions. Urban women, site SJ, those with irregular menstrual cycles, and lower incomes scored higher than their counterparts. Awareness about menopause was patchy, especially regarding medication or support services available.
UNASSIGNED: The high MRS scores emphasize the need to institute awareness programs, providing information on choices available for care (hormone replacement therapy, medications, or counseling) and information on where to access services. Primary care physicians can play a vital role in fulfilling this need by ensuring timely knowledge to the community, providing correct diagnosis and treatment. This will help improve the quality of life and sense of well-being of this community.
摘要：
更年期是每个女人一生中不可避免的阶段。女性在围绝经期可能会出现不愉快的症状。在此期间了解社区的健康需求将有助于制定可以改善生活质量的更年期管理计划。
■研究更年期的症状和女性对更年期的看法，以了解她们的需求。
■横截面，多中心研究在三个机构进行(称为DH，SJ,和SK）在印度的两个城市。研究人群包括40至60岁的女性。确保机构伦理委员会的批准和参与者的同意。
■两种乐器，经过飞行员测试，同行评审，已验证，本研究采用结构化问卷和更年期评定量表(MRS)。经计算，每个站点的最小样本量为385。使用IBM社会科学统计软件包进行统计分析。
■总共分析了1297种形式。MRS评分显示心理症状最为普遍。关节和肌肉疼痛是最常见的躯体症状。潮热和泌尿生殖器症状的发生率较低。我们的MRS评分明显高于其他地区。城市妇女,siteSJ,那些月经周期不规则的人，低收入得分高于同行。对更年期的认识参差不齐，特别是关于可用的药物或支持服务。
■高MRS分数强调需要建立意识计划，提供有关可用于护理的选择的信息(激素替代疗法，药物,或咨询)以及在哪里获得服务的信息。初级保健医生可以通过确保及时向社区提供知识，在满足这一需求方面发挥至关重要的作用。提供正确的诊断和治疗。这将有助于提高这个社区的生活质量和幸福感。
■研究更年期的症状和女性对更年期的看法，以了解她们的需求。
■横截面，多中心研究在三个机构进行(称为DH，SJ,和SK）在印度的两个城市。研究人群包括40至60岁的女性。确保机构伦理委员会的批准和参与者的同意。
■两种乐器，经过飞行员测试，同行评审，已验证，本研究采用结构化问卷和更年期评定量表(MRS)。经计算，每个站点的最小样本量为385。使用IBM社会科学统计软件包进行统计分析。
■总共分析了1297种形式。MRS评分显示心理症状最为普遍。关节和肌肉疼痛是最常见的躯体症状。潮热和泌尿生殖器症状的发生率较低。我们的MRS评分明显高于其他地区。城市妇女,siteSJ,那些月经周期不规则的人，低收入得分高于同行。对更年期的认识参差不齐，特别是关于可用的药物或支持服务。
■高MRS分数强调需要建立意识计划，提供有关可用于护理的选择的信息(激素替代疗法，药物,或咨询)以及在哪里获得服务的信息。初级保健医生可以通过确保及时向社区提供知识，在满足这一需求方面发挥至关重要的作用。提供正确的诊断和治疗。这将有助于提高这个社区的生活质量和幸福感。
