Żmuda Klaudia, Leszko Magdalena, Karasiewicz Karol
Department of Psychology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland.
Prz Menopauzalny. 2025 Mar;24(1):25-32. doi: 10.5114/pm.2025.149997. Epub 2025 Apr 25.
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, typically occurring in mid-adulthood, and is characterised by various biological, psychological, and social changes. This study explores the relationship between women's perceptions of menopause, their attitudes toward it, and their overall life satisfaction during this period. Additionally, it examines the impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the different stages of menopause on these perceptions and attitudes.
A total of 267 women aged 40-65 years were enrolled in the study. An online form was distributed across social platforms. The menopause rating scale, the (menopause attitude scale), and the satisfaction with life scale were used.
There is a negative correlation between severity of menopausal symptoms and life satisfaction [ = -0.488; < 0.001; CI95 = (-1; -0.407)]. Menopausal symptoms assessment was found to correlate with the generalised attitude towards menopause [ = -0.657; < 0.001; CI95 = (-1; -0.596)]. A positive correlation was found between attitudes towards menopause and life satisfaction [ = 0.596; < 0.001; CI95 = (0.526; 1)]. Generalised attitudes toward menopause partially mediate the relationship between the assessment of menopausal symptoms and perceived life satisfaction.
The menopausal stage affects how symptoms and attitudes toward menopause are evaluated. The use of HRT also differentiates these factors. Results show links between symptom evaluation, life satisfaction, and general attitudes toward menopause. Moreover, general attitudes toward menopause influence the relationship between symptom evaluation and life satisfaction.
更年期是女性生命中的一个自然阶段，通常发生在成年中期，其特征是各种生物、心理和社会变化。本研究探讨了女性对更年期的认知、她们对更年期的态度以及在此期间她们的总体生活满意度之间的关系。此外，还研究了激素替代疗法（HRT）和更年期的不同阶段对这些认知和态度的影响。
共有267名年龄在40 - 65岁之间的女性参与了该研究。通过社交平台分发了一份在线表格。使用了更年期评分量表、（更年期态度量表）和生活满意度量表。
更年期症状的严重程度与生活满意度之间存在负相关[ = -0.488； < 0.001；CI95 = (-1； -0.407)]。发现更年期症状评估与对更年期的总体态度相关[ = -0.657； < 0.001；CI95 = (-1； -0.596)]。对更年期的态度与生活满意度之间存在正相关[ = 0.596； < 0.001；CI95 = (0.526； 1)]。对更年期的总体态度部分介导了更年期症状评估与感知生活满意度之间的关系。
更年期阶段会影响对症状和更年期态度的评估。激素替代疗法的使用也会使这些因素有所不同。结果显示了症状评估、生活满意度和对更年期的总体态度之间的联系。此外，对更年期的总体态度会影响症状评估与生活满意度之间的关系。
