The Association Between Hot Flashes, Quality of Life, and Sexual Satisfaction Among Menopausal Women

Authors : Saliha Yurtçiçek Eren, Mukaddes Turan Miral, Ömer Yıldırım, Şükran Başgöl

Pages : 204-220

Doi:10.38079/igusabder.1340655

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Publication Date : 2024-04-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Aim: This study aims to determine the association between hot flashes, sexual satisfaction, and quality of life among menopausal women. Method: This cross-sectional study consisted of 492 menopausal women aged 45 years and above who lived in a city in the Eastern Anatolian Region of Turkey. The data were collected using the personal data form, the Menopause-Specific Hot Flash Scale, the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire, and the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women. Results: A strong positive significant association was found between the Menopause-Specific Hot Flash Scale and the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (r = .694, p<0.000). A weak negative significant association was found between the Menopause-Specific Hot Flash Scale and the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (r= -.189, p<0.000). A weak negative significant association was found between the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire and Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (r= -.291, p<0.000). Conclusion: According to the findings, as women are affected by hot flashes, their quality of life is affected similarly. Complaints about hot flashes and quality of life negatively affect sexual satisfaction.
Keywords : Sıcak basması, menopoz, yaşam kalitesi, cinsel doyum