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중년 남성의 갱년기 증상과 삶의 만족도에 관한 연구

 A Study of Andropause Symptoms and Life Satisfaction among Middle-aged Men

지역사회간호학회지 2005년 16권 2호 p.186 ~ 195
KMID : 0607720050160020186
김정희 ( Kim Jung-Hee ) - 이화여자대학교 간호과학대학

이영주 ( Lee Young-Joo ) - 신흥전문대학 간호과

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to understand andropause symptoms and life satisfaction among middle-aged Korean men.

Method: The subjects were selected among men in their middle age who visited one of two university hospitals or a convalescent center in Seoul. Korea. Eight items were used to measure their andropause symptoms. Life Satisfaction Index-Z was used to measure life satisfaction.

Results: Major symptoms related andropause. in the order of frequency, include memory loss, muscle weakness. powerlessness and impotence. Among the subjects. 62.5% smoked and 70% drank alcohol. and life satisfaction was generally moderate in the participants. Current smokers and alcohol drinkers reported a low level of life satisfaction. Diabetic patients and subjects who had powerlessness and hot flashes of andropause symptoms experienced a low level of life satisfaction. Muscle weakness was more frequent in current smokers, and powerlessness more in alcohol drinkers.

Conclusion: This study’’s findings indicate that and ropause is one of major health concerns among middle-aged men. It reminds us of the smoking and alcohol drinking issues among middle-aged men. These findings show the necessity to improve strategies for nursing intervention in andropause symptoms and health risk behaviors.
KeyWords
남성, 갱년기, 만족
Male, Menopause, Satisfaction
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학술진흥재단(KCI) KoreaMed