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Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women in Peninsular Malaysia

Nor Zuraida Zainal, (2008) Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women in Peninsular Malaysia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 20 (4). pp. 360-369. ISSN 1-800-818-7243

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Official URL: http://aph.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/20/4/360

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University of Malaya. Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Psychological Medicine

Abstract

A household survey was carried out in Peninsular Malaysia to determine the prevalence rate of depressive symptoms in middle-aged women and to explore its associated factors. Women aged 45 to 60 years were assessed on sociodemographic profiles, menopausal status, depressive symptoms, marital dissatisfaction, and coping strategies. A total of 3934 women participated, and the mean age was 51 years. The prevalence rate of depressive symptoms was 54.2%. Of the married women, 38.4% had poor to very severe problems in their marriage. Depressive symptoms were significantly associated with marital status (P < .001), ethnicity (P < .001), educational levels (P < .001), occupational status ( P < .001), domicile (P < .001), and menopausal status ( P < .05). Depressive symptoms were correlated with marital dissatisfaction scores. Women who consulted professionals, shared with relatives, kept problems to themselves, or consulted parents/siblings had higher mean scores on depressive symptoms compared with those who did not use these coping strategies.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:depressive symptoms, middle age, women, menopause
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:4486

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