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

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  • Gauri Bapayeva

    (Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Turan Ave. 32, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Milan Terzic

    (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, PA 15213, USA)

  • Yuliya Semenova

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Antonio Sarria-Santamera

    (Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 020000, Kazakhstan)

  • Arnur Gusmanov

    (Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 020000, Kazakhstan)

  • Gulzhanat Aimagambetova

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Antonio Simone Laganà

    (Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy)

  • Vito Chiantera

    (Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy
    Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Fondazione “G. Pascale”, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Nazira Kadroldinova

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Talshyn Ukybassova

    (Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Turan Ave. 32, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Kuralay Kongrtay

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Meruyert Abdukassimova

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Karlygash Togyzbayeva

    (Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Turan Ave. 32, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

  • Sanja Terzic

    (Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan)

Abstract

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.

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  • Gauri Bapayeva & Milan Terzic & Yuliya Semenova & Antonio Sarria-Santamera & Arnur Gusmanov & Gulzhanat Aimagambetova & Antonio Simone Laganà & Vito Chiantera & Nazira Kadroldinova & Talshyn Ukybassov, 2023. "Unveiling the Role of the Work Environment in the Quality of Life of Menopausal Physicians and Nurses," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(18), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:18:p:6744-:d:1238152
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