Keywords
postmenopause
satisfaction with life
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Abstract
Introduction: Experiencing life satisfaction is an undisputed human desire. The postmenopausal period usually entails certain ailments that may contribute to the weakening of the woman's psychophysical condition and thus satisfaction with life.Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to examine the life satisfaction of postmenopausal women.
Material and methods: The research was carried out in six randomly selected gynaecological clinics and in primary care clinics in the city of Lublin. They included 510 women. A diagnostic survey was used as a test method. The research tool was a questionnaire specially prepared for this work, consisting of sociodemographic data and a standardized questionnaire Satisfaction with Life Scale.
Conclusions: Postmenopausal women are characterized by average life satisfaction. There is a relationship between life satisfaction and the level of education, subjective assessment of the material and housing situation, subjective assessment of health and sexual activity.
Keywords: menopause, postmenopause, life satisfaction
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