Cognitive and biological challenges of menopausal women in India  

作　　者：Bishal Patangia Anuradha Sathiyaseelan Soumonetra Chaudhury 

机构地区：[1]Department of Psychology,CHRIST(Deemed to be University),Bengaluru,India [2]不详

出　　处：《Life Research》2022年第3期47-54,共8页TMR生命研究

摘　　要：During menopause,women undergo various physical and psychological changes that often create a significant challenge for most women to function in their daily activities.The present study explores the different literature findings on challenges women face during their menopausal stage,primarily cognitive and biological.The present study selected around seventy research papers under the timeline of 2000 to 2021 and collected from various medical journals such as Lancet and Menopause.Women during menopause often face cognitive challenges such as primary memory functioning,attention,and perception,which significantly lead to forgetfulness or dementia.Biologically,women in their menopause could develop hypertension,hair fall,skin loosening,coronary disease,and many more,which could cause significant damage to their daily functioning.The study further explored the condition of Indian women with their menopausal symptoms.Indian women tend to develop more challenges than many other countries due to a lack of medical facilities and poor personal relationships.Due to a lack of awareness and poor public policies,fewer provisions are in force for menopausal women.Moreover,working women tend to experience low self-esteem and poor confidence due to a lack of support and no specific policy for menopause.Necessary interventions such as yoga,psychological interventions,physical support,and awareness programs in general and at the workplace and other public spaces will help ensure a supportive environment for women during menopause.

关 键 词：MENOPAUSE cognitive challenges biological challenges midlife health WOMAN 

分 类 号：D44[政治法律—政治学]