The relationship between demographic characteristics of persons with interpersonal relationships in postmenopausal women with an emphasis on the prevention of chronic diseases

Introduction: Health promotion and healthy lifestyle behaviors are techniques for maintaining health. Wrong way of life for women in menopause are many serious complications, including chronic diseases during this period, Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between demographic characteristics of samples with interpersonal relationships (one of the aspects of lifestyle) conducted in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, studied 400 postmenopausal women 45-60 years old in Langeroud city (Gilan province) by random sample. Data from the questionnaires on demographic, health promoting behaviors (HPLP-II) were collected by visiting homes. Statistical analysis Pearson, t-test, ANOVA and multivariate linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean (SD) total score of interpersonal relations was 3.1 (0.4). According to statistical analysis of variance and t-test, between interpersonal relationships and age, number of children, socioeconomic status, life satisfaction and chronic diseases, there was a statistically significant relationship (p<0/05). Conclusion: The findings showed that interpersonal relations in postmenopausal women were at high levels. Persons aged less than 55 years, with a good income with family members up to 5 persons and with the consent of the life and non-chronic diseases, had a better situation of interpersonal relationships. Therefore can improve these by take a step toward the prevention of chronic diseases occurs.

Keywords:

Demographic , Interpersonal relationships , Post-menopausal women