The Effect of Spousal Support on Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 84
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Introduction Information Forum
研究概览
简要总结
Menopause is a natural transition period in women's lives characterized by concurrent hormonal, psychological, and relational changes. During the postmenopausal period, hormonal alterations are not limited to physical symptoms but also have significant effects on psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships, and particularly sexual quality of life. Common concerns during this period include decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, pelvic discomfort, and reduced sexual satisfaction, all of which may negatively affect overall quality of life. Sexual quality of life is influenced not only by biological factors but also by psychological and relational dimensions.
The quality of partner relationships and perceived partner support play an important role in women's adaptation to sexual changes during the postmenopausal period. However, partner support during menopause is often reported to be insufficient, which may adversely affect sexual well-being. Despite this, evidence examining the relationship between perceived partner support and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women remains limited.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of perceived partner support on sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women. Through this investigation, the explanatory role of partner support in postmenopausal sexual well-being is aimed.
详细描述
This study is designed as a quantitative, descriptive, and correlational observational study aimed at investigating the relationship between perceived spousal support and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women. The study does not include any intervention and involves data collection through self-reported questionnaires only. The study population will consist of postmenopausal women registered at Family Health Centers located in Ataşehir, Ümraniye, Kadıköy, and Gaziosmanpaşa districts of Istanbul, Türkiye. Women who are in the postmenopausal period, defined as having experienced at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea, who have a partner, and who voluntarily agree to participate will be included. Data will be collected through face-to-face interviews after obtaining written informed consent from all participants. The data collection instruments will include a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire, and the Menopause Spousal Support Scale. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the association between perceived spousal support and sexual quality of life. Secondary analyses will explore the relationships between sexual quality of life, spousal support, and selected sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Statistical analyses will be conducted using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods based on data distribution. The results of this study are expected to provide insight into the role of spousal support in sexual well-being during the postmenopausal period and may inform future psychosocial and supportive approaches in women's health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Postmenopausal status, defined as at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea
- •Having a partner
- •Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent
排除标准
- •Visual, cognitive, or other impairments that prevent completion of the study questionnaires
- •History of major gynecological surgery within the past 6 months
研究组 & 干预措施
Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women with a partner, registered at Family Health Centers in Istanbul, who participate in this observational study to assess perceived spousal support and sexual quality of life. No intervention is applied.
干预措施: No Intervention (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Introduction Information Forum
时间窗: At enrollment
This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 36 items assessing participants' sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, including age, educational level, employment status, duration of marriage, duration of menopause, and presence of chronic disease.
The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire
时间窗: At enrollment
The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire (SQoL-F) was developed by Symonds et al. (2005) to assess women's perceived sexual quality of life. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Tugut and Golbasi (2010). The scale consists of 18 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = Completely agree, 6 = Completely disagree). The raw total score ranges from 18 to 108. Items 1, 5, 9, 13, and 18 are reverse scored prior to calculating the total score. The raw total score is transformed to a 0-100 scale using the following formula: (raw score - 18) × 100 / 90. Higher scores indicate better sexual quality of life, whereas lower scores indicate poorer sexual quality of life. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version is reported as 0.83.
The Menopause Spousal Support Scale
时间窗: At enrollment
The Menopause Spousal Support Scale was developed to assess perceived spousal support among women during menopause. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Küçükkelepçe et al. (2024). The scale consists of 17 items and includes four subscales: emotional support, instrumental support, esteem support, and sexual intimacy support. Items are rated on a 10-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 10 (almost always). The total score ranges from 17 to 170. Higher scores indicate greater perceived spousal support, whereas lower scores indicate lower perceived spousal support. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version is 0.96.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Eslem Altıntaş
MSc
Acibadem University