شیوع علائم اندروپوز و ارتباط ان با بهزیستی اجتماعی در پرستاران مرد بازنشسته: یک مطالعه مقطعی مقدماتی

عنوان انگليسی

The severity of andropause symptoms and its relationship with social well-being among retired male nurses: a preliminary cross-sectional study

خلاصه انگلیسی

Background Andropause is a syndrome that occurs due to decreased androgen levels in men. Various aspects of health, such as social well-being, can affect andropause status during men’s retirement. This study aimed to determine the severity of andropause symptoms and its relationship with social well-being among retired male nurses. Methods This preliminary cross-sectional study was conducted on 284 retired male nurses in Ardabil (northwest of Iran). The participants were selected through the census sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Male Andropause Symptoms Self-Assessment Questionnaire (MASSQ), and the Social Well�Being Scale (SWBS). Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22.0). Results The study found that the overall mean scores of the severity of andropause symptoms and social well�being among retired male nurses were 57.24±12.62 (range=35–91) and 94.54±12.77 (range=75–123), respectively. The highest and lowest mean scores between dimensions of social well-being were related to social contribution (20.26±2.47) and social acceptance (15.26±2.77), respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that subscales of social well-being, age, marital status, and spouse’s menopause were predictors of the severity of andropause symptoms among retired male nurses. The selected predictors accounted for 53.1% of the total variance in severity of andropause symptoms (F=36.613, p<0.001). Conclusion The results showed a moderate to severe prevalence of andropause among retired male nurses and a significant association between andropause and social well-being. The study suggests further research to examine sexual orientation and other factors that may affect andropause in retired male nurses

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