Multicultural perspectives on menopause and the climacteric

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Chornesky, A [1 ]
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[1] New Mexico State Univ, Dept Social Work, Las Cruces, NM 88003 USA
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10.1177/088610999801300103
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C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
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Different cultures have different attitudes toward menopause and the symptoms of menopause. This article discusses research on these attitudes and suggests that the-way menopause is conceptualized is primarily a function of societal attitudes toward the roles and status of women, especially mature women. It also presents recommendations for social work research and practice with women in midlife.
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