Determinants of quality of life in Greek middle-age women: a population survey.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate how sociodemographic parameters, lifestyle indicators and intensity of climacteric symptoms affect the quality of life (QOL) of Greek community dwelling middle-aged women.

Study Design: This population survey included 1140 middle-aged women aged 45-65 who represented 1% of the whole female population of this age group in Greece, stratified by residential area.

Main Outcome Measures: Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire concerning sociodemographic and anthropometric parameters, medical history, the Utian quality of life (QOL) scale and the Greene climacteric scale rating menopausal symptoms.