Health related quality of life among postmenopausal women of Siddharthanagar municipality

Authors

  • Rubina Shrestha Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Saneep Shrestha Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Chet Kant Bhusal Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Pradip Chhetri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v14i01.92729

Keywords:

Quality of life, HRQoL, Menopause, Menopause Rating Scale

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation caused by the loss of ovarian follicular activity and subsequent hormonal deficiency. It significantly affects woman’s quality of life because of the accompanying physiological, psychological, and social changes. The present study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its associated factors among postmenopausal women.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 217 postmenopausal women from Siddharthanagar municipality, Nepal. Health-related quality of life was assessed using Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS). Logistic regression analysis was performed, adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated to identify factors associated with HRQoL.  A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS

Overall, 72.35% of postmenopausal women had poor quality of life. The mean and the standard deviation of the total MRS score was 13.32±7.41. Significantly associated factors included education (AOR= 0.38, 95%CI: 0.16-0.90), occupation (AOR= 2.63, 95% CI: 1.34-5.15), age at menopause (AOR= 0.38, 95%CI: 0.20-0.74) and duration of menopause in years (AOR= 2.26, 95%CI: 1.18- 4.35).

CONCLUSION

Findings of the study highlight the need for targeted health interventions and awareness programs aimed at improving the overall quality of life among postmenopausal women.

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Author Biographies

Rubina Shrestha, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Community Medicine

Saneep Shrestha, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Community Medicine

Chet Kant Bhusal, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Community Medicine

Pradip Chhetri

Department of Community Medicine

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Published

2026-05-22

How to Cite

Rubina Shrestha, Saneep Shrestha, Chet Kant Bhusal, & Pradip Chhetri. (2026). Health related quality of life among postmenopausal women of Siddharthanagar municipality. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 14(01), 13–19. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v14i01.92729

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 01 (2026): Issue 36

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