Exploring women’s perceptions and experiences of menopause among East Coast Malaysian women

• Main Authors: Mohamad Ishak, Nurul Najmi, Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida, Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai, Abdul Hadi, Azwanis, Abd. Aziz, Karimah Hanim
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2021
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RA Public aspects of medicine; RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/88202/19/88202_Exploring%20women%E2%80%99s%20perceptions_article_new.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/88202/13/88202_Exploring%20women%E2%80%99s%20perceptions%20and%20experiences_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/88202/; http://e-mfp.org/

Background: Menopause signifies the beginning of a non-reproductive phase from the reproductive period. Although it is considered a natural life transition, recent studies have indicated that a woman’s menopausal experience may impact her quality of life. While studies have examined Malaysian women’...