Table 1.
Frequency and Percent of Health Problems and Symptoms among Women (N = 61)
| n* | %* | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | ||
| Arthritis | 41 | 67 |
| Hypertension | 33 | 54 |
| Depression | 15 | 25 |
| Bronchitis/Emphysema | 13 | 21 |
| Osteoporosis | 8 | 13 |
| DM | 6 | 10 |
| Heart Trouble | 4 | 7 |
| Stroke | 1 | 2 |
| Symptoms | ||
| Stiffness | 51 | 84 |
| Joint Pain | 49 | 80 |
| Aching | 48 | 79 |
| Fatigue | 47 | 77 |
| Pain | 46 | 75 |
| Waking too Often | 41 | 67 |
| Dry Skin | 35 | 57 |
| Memory Problems | 34 | 56 |
| Weight Gain or Loss | 32 | 53 |
| Swelling in Hands and Feet | 29 | 48 |
| Difficulty Falling Asleep | 29 | 48 |
| Thinning Hair or Hair Loss | 29 | 48 |
| Depression | 28 | 46 |
| Balance Problem | 28 | 46 |
| Decreased Sex Drive | 28 | 46 |
| Shortness of Breath | 27 | 44 |
| Increased Urination | 27 | 44 |
| Hot Flashes | 27 | 44 |
| Incontinence | 26 | 43 |
| Numbness/Tingling in Hands, Arms or Legs | 26 | 43 |
| Waking too Early | 26 | 43 |
| Weakness | 25 | 41 |
| Irritated Eyes | 24 | 39 |
| Headaches | 24 | 39 |
| Trouble Concentrating | 22 | 36 |
| Itching | 21 | 34 |
| Vaginal Dryness | 20 | 33 |
| Nightmares or Disturbing Dreams | 19 | 31 |
| Feeling Anxious | 19 | 31 |
| Constipation | 18 | 30 |
| Thirst | 15 | 25 |
| Dizziness | 15 | 25 |
| Lymphedema | 15 | 25 |
| Vaginal Discharge | 15 | 25 |
*
Women could indicate more than one health problem or symptom hence the percentages are greater than 100%.