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. 2021 Sep 13;28(10):1192-1200.
doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001833.

Influencing factors on women's attitudes toward menopause: a systematic review

Sareh Dashti  1 , Narjes Bahri  2 , Tahereh Fathi Najafi  1 , Masoumeh Amiridelui  3 , Robab Latifnejad Roudsari  4   5
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Influencing factors on women's attitudes toward menopause: a systematic review

Sareh Dashti et al. Menopause. .

Abstract

Importance: Menopause is a natural stage of the reproductive life of a woman. This natural event might affect activities of daily living and cause problems for women. Positive attitudes toward menopause can improve women's quality of life and reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the factors influencing women's attitudes toward menopause.

Evidence review: This systematic review was conducted based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guideline in medical databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar, as well as Magiran, and SID until October 2020.

Findings: A total of 7,512 articles were identified. Eight articles were included in the review after excluding the duplicates and screening the articles based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The majority of the studies used the Attitude Toward Menopause Scale to assess the attitudes toward menopause. This variable differed between the studies conducted in different regions and countries. Furthermore, postmenopausal women had more positive attitudes toward menopause compared with peri- or premenopausal women. Other influencing factors of attitudes toward menopause included age, menopausal symptoms, psychological and socioeconomical status, and profession and ethnicity.

Conclusion and relevance: The findings showed that menopausal stage, menopausal symptoms, and psychological and socioeconomic status can influence the attitude of women toward menopause. Therefore, these factors should be considered in interventions that aim to improve women's attitudes toward menopause.

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Financial disclosure/conflicts of interest: None reported.

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