The Effect of Partner Support on Menopausal Symptoms and Psychological Well-Being in Menopausal Women: Descriptive and Cross-Sectional Research

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of partner support on menopausal symptoms and psychological well-being. Material and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 361 women in the menopausal period who lived in a district center. Data were collected through the "Personal Information Form", the "Partner Support Scale", the "Assessment of Menopausal Symptoms Scale" and the "Psychological Well-Being Scale. Data were analyzed using the SPSS program and percentage distribution, t-test, analysis of variance, Spearman correlation, and regression analysis. Results: The women were found to have moderate menopausal symptoms, which were mostly psychological. They were also found to have an above-average level of partner support and a good level of psychological well-being. The participants who were aged 45- 50, had an associate degree, worked, got married willingly, and considered their marriage very good were found to have high partner support, low menopausal symptoms, and high psychological well-being. It was found that women whose husbands were primary school graduates had high spousal support and low levels of menopausal symptoms and psychological well-being. While there was a negative and strong relationship between the assessment of menopausal symptoms and partner support and psychological well-being total mean scores, there was a positive relationship between partner support and psychological well-being scores. Conclusion: In women with high spousal support, increased levels of psychological well-being also contributed significantly to the reduction of menopausal symptoms and thus to the more effective management of menopausal symptoms.