Table 2 Positive and negative perceptions towards menopause among Sarawak women (n = 324)
From: Perception of menopause among women of Sarawak, Malaysia
Agree (n) (%) | Disagree (n) (%) | Not sure (n) (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Positive perceptions | |||
Menopause is a natural process | 73 (22.5) | 44 (13.5) | 207 (64.0) |
Natural approaches for menopausal symptoms are better than hormonal | 105 (32.3) | 18 (5.6) | 201 (62.1) |
Absence of menses after menopause is a relief | 243 (75.0) | 2 (0.6) | 79 (24.4) |
After menopause, no changes in sex enjoyment | 9 (2.8) | 50 (15.4) | 265 (81.7) |
Not to be worried about pregnancy | 91 (28.1) | 7 (2.2) | 226 (69.7) |
Negative perceptions | |||
Menopause should be treated medically | 71 (21.9) | 29 ( 9.0) | 224 (69.1) |
Women are less sexually attractive after the menopause | 113 (34.8) | 44 (13.5) | 167 (51.7) |
Feels less of a woman following menopause | 79 (24.2) | 80 (24.7) | 165 (51.1) |
Menopause causes unpleasant symptoms | 198 (61.2) | 0 (0%) | 126 (38.8) |
Changes in life during menopause are stressful | 89 (27.5) | 2 (0.6) | 232 (71.9) |