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An investigation of discordance between subjective and physiological measures of vasomotor symptoms
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Hunter, M. S. Haqqani, J. R. |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | Hot flushes and night sweats (HF/NS) can be measured objectively using sternal skin conductance (SSC) monitoring, but objective and subjective measures of HF/NS have only moderate concordance. We aim to investigate this discordance and factors affecting perceptions of HF/NS in a UK sample. Twenty-seven menopausal women completed questionnaires assessing beliefs about HF/NS, mood, stress, somatic amplification and subjective (frequency and problem-rating) and objective (24-h SSC) HF/NS measures. On average, 48 HF/NS were reported per week; 47% of objectively recorded HF/NS were accompanied by a subjective response and 56% of subjectively recorded HF/NS were accompanied by an objective recording. Concordant HF/NS were more likely to be moderate or severe, while over-reported (false-positive) HF/NS tended to be mild or moderate; night sweats were more likely to be under-reported. Anxiety, somatic amplification and body mass index were associated with negative beliefs about HF/NS and, in turn, negative beliefs were associated with more problematic HF/NS. Different patterns of discordance were evident for hot flushes and night sweats. Both subjective and objective measures should be included in the evaluation of treatments for HF/NS. The possible role of beliefs in mediating the influence of anxiety, somatic amplification and body mass index upon HF/NS experience warrants further investigation. |
| Related Links | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/13697131003735585 |
| Ending Page | 151 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Starting Page | 146 |
| ISSN | 13697137 |
| e-ISSN | 14730804 |
| DOI | 10.3109/13697131003735585 |
| Journal | Climacteric |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 14 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2011-02-11 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Climacteric Biological Psychology Hot Flushes Night Sweats Vasomotor Symptoms Menopausal Symptoms Sternal Skin Conductance Symptom Perception Beliefs Mood |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
