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

Gauri Bapayeva, Milan Terzic, Yuliya Semenova, Antonio Sarria-Santamera, Arnur Gusmanov (), Gulzhanat Aimagambetova, Antonio Simone Laganà, Vito Chiantera, Nazira Kadroldinova, Talshyn Ukybassova, Kuralay Kongrtay, Meruyert Abdukassimova, Karlygash Togyzbayeva and Sanja Terzic
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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
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
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

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 18, 1-15

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.

Keywords: menopause; menopausal quality of life; physicians; nurses; clinical setting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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