Table 6.
Top 5 frequently reported perceived causes of menopausal symptoms among sub-ethnic groups (N=91)
| Sub-ethnic group | Rank | Perceived causes of menopausal symptoms | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1 | Menopause | 187(55.7) |
| (n=31) | 2 | Aging | 26(7.7) |
| 3 | Stress | 23(6.8) | |
| 4 | I don’t know | 15(4.5) | |
| 5 | Lack of exercise | 7(2.1) | |
| Korean | 1 | Menopause | 12(15.0) |
| (n=16) | 2 | Aging | 11(13.7) |
| 3 | Stress | 4(5.0) | |
| 4 | Fatigue | 3(3.8) | |
| 5 | I don’t know | 2(2.5) | |
| Indian | 1 | Menopause | 207(79.3) |
| (n=16) | 2 | I don’t know | 6(2.3) |
| 3 | Obesity | 5(1.9) | |
| 4 | Aging | 3(1.1) | |
| 5 | Lack of exercise | 2(0.8) | |
| Filipino | 1 | Menopause | 107(49.8) |
| (n=11) | 2 | Stress | 11(5.1) |
| 3 | I don’t know | 10(4.7) | |
| 4 | Overwork | 10(4.7) | |
| 5 | Lack of exercise | 6(3.0) | |
| Others | 1 | Menopause | 98(62.4) |
| (n=17) | 2 | Stress | 22(14.0) |
| 3 | Obesity | 16(10.2) | |
| 4 | Aging | 15(9.6) | |
| 5 | I don’t know | 7(4.5) |