The relationship of menopausal symptoms and work environment in mid-age nurses: A multicenter study of 37 Beijing hospitals / 中国实用护理杂志
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
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(36): 1672-1677, 2020.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-864658
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between nurses ′ work environment and menopausal symptoms.Methods:
A multicenter, cross-sectional study was performed in Beijing, China, distributed to 2 194 registered nurses at 37 hospitals. Using a self-designed questionnaire included individual personal details, and the hospital working environment. Menopausal symptoms were evaluated using a modified Kupperman index (KMI) scoring system.Results:
The average natural age at menopause stag was 47.64 years with 63.91% (1 328/2 078) nurses without menopausal symptoms. Logistic analysis showed that menopausal symptoms were co-dependently influenced by the following to frequently contact with patient bodily fluids during your work ( P=0.037); be intimidated in your work ( P<0.01); to often or occasionally face death at work ( P=0.013 and P=0.002). Nurses suffered more stressful environment with high prevalence of menopausal symptoms.Conclusions:
The mid-age nurses with menopausal symptoms were related with work environment. Managers should pay more attention to this problem.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
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