Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ8-NCKH 22/08/2025

39. QUALITY OF LIFE AND RELATED FACTORS AMONG MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN SON TRA DISTRICT, DA NANG CITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Pham Thi Hoa Xinh1,2, Dinh Huy Cuong3,4, Ta Dinh Cao5,6, Bui Van Nhieu7,8, Tran Dinh Trung9,10,11,12, Ngo Thi Kim Yen10,12
1 Son Tra district Medical Center
2 Trung tâm Y tế quận Sơn Trà
3 Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital
4 Bệnh viện Phụ Sản Hà Nội
5 National Psychiatric Hospital No.1
6 Bệnh viện Tâm thần Trung ương 1
7 Hanoi University of Public Health
8 Trường Đại học Y tế công cộng
9 Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy
10 Da Nang Medical Association
11 Trường Đại học Kỹ thuật Y Dược Đà Nẵng
12 Hội Y học thành phố Đà Nẵng
Corresponding author: yenntkdn@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD8.2586
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Quality of life MENQoL scale menopausal women.
Abstract

Objective: To assess the quality of life using the MENQoL scale in menopausal women in Son Tra district, Da Nang city and to explore some related factors.

Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 509 naturally menopausal women with permanent residence in Son Tra district, Da Nang city from 5/2022-5/2023.

Results: The mean score of overall quality of life according to the MENQoL scale was 2.67 ± 0.76. The proportion of menopausal women aged 45-60 with good quality of life was 47.7%. Age, education level, chronic diseases, smoking, regular health check-ups, access to menopausal healthcare information were associated with quality of life with p < 0.05.

Conclusions: Comprehensive health screening and counseling programs need to be implemented, with a particular focus on menopausal women aged 45-60 and those with low educational attainment or chronic diseases.

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