Unveiling the Role of the Work Environment in the Quality of Life of Menopausal Physicians and Nurses

Bapayeva G. Terzic M. Semenova Y. Sarria-Santamera A. Gusmanov A. Aimagambetova G. Laganà A.S. Chiantera V. Kadroldinova N. Ukybassova T. Kongrtay K. Abdukassimova M. Togyzbayeva K. Terzic S.
September 2023 Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2023 #20 Issue 18

Background: There is a lack of scientific evidence regarding the specific challenges faced by menopausal medical professionals in different work settings. This study aims to investigate the relationship between work environment and the menopausal quality of life (QoL) in physicians and nurses. Methods: This survey was conducted using the Menopausal Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) with a sample of 35 menopausal physicians and 95 nurses employed in health facilities in Astana and Kyzylorda cities, Kazakhstan. Results: Physicians reported a higher frequency of menopausal symptoms compared to nurses. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05) for symptoms such as decreased productivity (60.00% vs. 38.20%), flatulence or gas pains (71.43% vs. 48.39%), weight gain (79.41% vs. 61.80%), changes in skin appearance (79.59% vs. 50.00%), and changes in sexual desire (58.82% vs. 33.70%). Physicians with managerial duties had a significantly higher occurrence of vasomotor symptoms compared to non-managerial physicians (mean 3.35 ± 2.14 vs. 1.69 ± 0.89) and also had a higher mean psychological score (mean 3.26 ± 1.28 vs. 2.29 ± 1.19). Conclusions: These findings reflect differences between the menopause effects related to work environment for doctors and nurses, and shed light on the specific challenges faced by them during menopause. In addition, it is important to consider socio-demographic and workplace-related factors in investigating their impact on the QoL.

clinical setting , menopausal quality of life , menopause , nurses , physicians

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Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Turan Ave. 32, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, 15213, PA, United States
Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 020000, Kazakhstan
Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, 90133, Italy
Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Fondazione “G. Pascale”, Naples, 80131, Italy
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan

Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health
Department of Surgery
Department of Obstetrics
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Health Promotion
Unit of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Medicine

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