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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66iCD8.2586
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Vol. 66 No. CĐ8-NCKH
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Xinh, P. T. H., Cường, Đinh H., Cao, T. Đình, Nhiều, B. V., Trung, T. Đình, & Yến, N. T. K. (2025). 39. QUALITY OF LIFE AND RELATED FACTORS AMONG MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN SON TRA DISTRICT, DA NANG CITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY . Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 66(CĐ8-NCKH). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66iCD8.2586

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, Dinh Huy Cuong2, Ta Dinh Cao3, Bui Van Nhieu4, Tran Dinh Trung5,6, Ngo Thi Kim Yen6
1 Son Tra district Medical Center
2 Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital
3 National Psychiatric Hospital No.1
4 Hanoi University of Public Health
5 Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy
6 Da Nang Medical Association

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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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Keywords

Quality of life, MENQoL scale, menopausal women.

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