Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the study participants (n = 166)
| Characteristics | Sub category | Frequency (%) or Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56.5 (53.0–59.0) | |
| Age at menopause (years) | 49.0 (45.0–51.0) | |
| Duration since menopause (years) | 6.5 (3.0–10.5) | |
| Employment status | Employed | 40(24.0) |
| Non employed | 126(76.0) | |
| Civil status | Married | 120(75.9) |
| Single/widowed/divorced | 47(24.1) | |
| Living companion | With husband and children | 111(66.8) |
| With Husband/ Children | 30(18.0) | |
| Alone or living with others | 25(15.2) | |
| Education status | Primary education | 46(27.7) |
| Secondary education | 72(43.3) | |
| Upper secondary education, degree or diploma | 48(29.0) | |
| Monthly income | Below 20,000 SLR | 132(79.5) |
| Above 20,000 SLR | 34(20.5) | |
LKR = Sri Lankan rupees (150LKR = 1USD)
Living with others include; parents, siblings, friends or other relatives