A Study on Anxiety in Perimenopausal Women
Abstract: Perimenopause is a period characterized by physical, psychological, and emotional changes. Anxiety experienced by women during this period can impact their day-to-day activities and may go unnoticed. This study aimed to assess the level and severity of anxiety and evaluate its association with selected demographic and menstrual factors including age, employment status, education, and menstrual irregularities. A descriptive study was conducted among 108 perimenopausal women aged between 45 and 55 years. Data were collected using a demographic and reproductive information questionnaire and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Pearson correlation, and independent-samples t-test were performed. Results: The mean age of the participants was 48.16 years (SD = 2.54). Sixty-three percent of the women had severe anxiety, 10.2% had moderate anxiety, 18.5% had mild anxiety, and 8.3% had minimal anxiety. Employment status had a significant association with the level of anxiety (χ2 = 15.689, df = 3, p = 0.001). Working women reported higher levels of anxiety compared to housewives (30.94 vs. 20.22; p = 0.001). No significant association was found between age, education, and menstrual irregularity and anxiety. Severe anxiety was highly prevalent among perimenopausal women, especially working women. Screening and psychological support should be provided to women going through perimenopause.
Keywords: Perimenopause, anxiety, Beck Anxiety Inventory, working women, mental health
How to Cite?: Dr. Anooga Rapheal, Dr. R Hemanth Babu, "A Study on Anxiety in Perimenopausal Women", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 115-119, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261001232944, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261001232944