Estimation of Prevalence of Depression Anxiety and Quality of Life Among Postmenopausal Women in Rural Community of Dharmapuri District-TamilNadu

Abstract

Context: Menopause is the onset of aging in women. During this process, some women experience physical changes that impact their psychological and social status, affecting their Quality of life. Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of life among postmenopausal women in rural communities. Settings and Design: This study was done in a community setup. Women in age 60 years were inquired about the attainment of menopause and requested their participation as a volunteer in the study. The study was a questionnaire-based survey done in the rural community of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nādu, in the form of face-to-face interviews to estimate the prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of life using HAM-D, HAM-A, and SF-12 scales, respectively. Methods and Material: The study was a questionnaire-based survey done in the rural community of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nādu, in the form of face-to-face interviews to estimate the prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of life using HAM-D, HAM-A, and SF-12 scales respectively. 75 subjects were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Statistical analysis used: Pearson’s correlation computed between BMI and HAM-A, HAM-D and SF-12. Results: Pearson’s correlation computed between BMI and HAM-A, HAM-D and SF-12 are negatively weak correlated and not statistically significant shown. Pearson’s correlation of SF-12 with HAM-D is weak and negatively correlated, whereas HAM-A and SF-12 are statistically not significant; however, HAM-D and HAM-A are strongly associated (r=0.732 P<0.001) and statistically significant. Conclusions: The study concludes that subjects affected by Depression and Anxiety were limited to physical activity, social integration, and Quality of life of postmenopausal women.