Health-Seeking Behaviors and Treatments Received for Menopause Symptoms: A Questionnaire Survey among Midlife Women Attending Primary Healthcare Clinics in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess menopause symptoms, treatment-seeking behaviors, treatments received, and factors associated with seeking consultation from healthcare providers (HCPs).

Methods

Using a self-administered Menopause Quick-6 in the Malay language (MQ6[M]) questionnaire, we surveyed 349 women aged 40-60 years attending primary healthcare clinics in four states in Malaysia for their menopause symptoms. Health-seeking behaviors for menopause symptoms were assessed using questions regarding HCPs consulted and treatments prescribed. Binary logistic regression was employed on factors associated with seeking consultation for menopause symptoms.

Results

Using MQ6(M), we observed that 125 (31.3%) women reported at least one menopause symptom, with joint pains

SUBMITTER: Manoharan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796203 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature