JAKOŚĆ ŻYCIA KOBIET W OKRESIE ŚREDNIEJ I PÓŹNEJ DOROSŁOŚCI
QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADULTHOOD

Summary/Abstract: Abstract. The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life of women during middle and late adulthood. The research group consisted of 200 women between 45 and 68 years of age. The women were divided into three groups according to their experiences of menopause (presence and regularity of menstruation). In the study there were used the Women’s Health Questionnaire (WHQ) by M. Hunter, the WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire prepared by the World Health Organization, and a self-made survey. Hormonal changes and symptoms associated with them appeared to be signifi cant for the quality of life of women in perimenopause and postmenopause. The latter group is the least satisfi ed with their health and their social well-being. Perimenopausal women most negatively evaluate their environmental welfare.

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