Andropause: Awareness, severity of symptoms experienced and coping self-efficacy among Boholanos
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Andropause: Awareness, severity of symptoms experienced and coping self-efficacy among Boholanos
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This study aims to determine the level of awareness, degree of symptoms experienced of andropause, and coping skills employed by male Boholanos aged 40 to 59. A descriptive-correlational research design was used in this study employing cross-sectional methods. The selection of respondents for this study employed purposive sampling, aligning with the objectives of the study. The researcher utilized the standardized questionnaires which permissions from authors were obtained thru emails. In determining the severity of symptoms experienced, the Male Self-Assessment Questionnaire (MASSQ) of Dr. Abdolrahim Asadollahi was utilized. To determine the coping strategies employed by the respondents, the researcher utilized the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale of Dr. Margaret A. Chesney. The findings revealed that respondents with higher level of awareness were those who have experienced more severe andropause symptoms, while majority of those who were slightly or not aware of andropause were those who do not experience andropause symptoms. It also revealed that awareness was significantly linked to their coping mechanisms. Notably, those with a high level of awareness consistently applied coping styles, whereas individuals with low awareness tended not to engage in coping behaviors.
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