Article: Menopausal symptoms and health problems of women aged 50-65 years in Southern Jordan

ABSTRACT

Objectives To identify menopausal symptoms and health disorders of women aged 50-65 years in under-privileged areas of southern Jordan.

Method A multistage, random-sampling design was applied to select a sample of households from three governorates. A total of 143 women were eligible to he included in the analysis. Women were asked about a list of symptoms (somatic, psychological and genitourinary) and about a list of morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and urinary tract infection. Ever-screening by mammogram, regular breast self-examination, ever-screening by cervical smear, general medical check-up, physical activity, smoking habit, and ever-receiving information ...

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