2011, Number 3
Adaptative responses of women during climateric and menopause
Pérez-Pérez R, Medina-Barragán RA, Espericueta-Medina M
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Language: Spanish
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Page: 123-126
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: the climacteric, or menopause, is a female event. It is a physiological phenomenon that occurs in a vulnerable period due to the conclusion of the reproductive process.Objective: to determine how women in this stage of life adapt in their family and work environments.
Methodology: the study design was descriptive and transversal. A nonprobability sample of 130 women between the ages of 45 and 60 were interviewed with an instrument of 25 questions. Group 1 consisted of 60 women who work outside of the home. Group 2 consisted of 70 women who work in the home.
Results: younger women were more likely to come for consultation. Group 1 had a higher educational level. Both groups experienced headaches, hot flashes, fatigue, decreased sexual desire, crying episodes, irritability, and depression. Adaptation was through the use of analgesics, taking a bath, and going for walks. Based in Roy’s Adaptation Model, we saw that the women in Group 1 (working women) adapted more easily to the hormonal changes of the climacteric than did the women of Group 2 (homemakers), who experienced low self esteem, felt misunderstood, rejected, and that their work was unappreciated.
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