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KMID : 0607720050160020186
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2005 Volume.16 No. 2 p.186 ~ p.195
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A Study of Andropause Symptoms and Life Satisfaction among Middle-aged Men
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Kim Jung-Hee
Lee Young-Joo
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Male, Menopause, Satisfaction
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