Psychosocial Factors and Andropause Symptoms Among Japanese Men
An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21748651 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fumiya Tanji (0000-0002-9927-4735, Akita University, corresponding author), Hirohito Nanbu (Tokyo Health Care University), Daisaku Nishimoto (0000-0002-0548-7650, Kagoshima University), Maiko Kawajiri (0000-0003-3540-5924, Tohoku University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 15579883241312836-15579883241312836 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Men s Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1557-9883 • E-ISSN: 1557-9891 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/15579883241312836 |
| PMID | 39945224 |
| OpenAlex | W4407547984 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychosocial factors and andropause symptoms among Japanese men in an internet-based cross-sectional study. We conducted an internet-based cross-sectional study in 2024, named Japanese Men’s health and Andropause Related Symptoms (J-MARS) study. Data on demographics, medical history, andropause symptoms, lifestyles (physical activity, insomnia, height, weight, and smoking and drinking habits), and psychological distress were collected from 1,489 men aged 20–69 years who participated in the J-MARS study. Andropause symptoms were measured using the Aging Males’ Symptoms (AMS) rating scale, which was included in the analysis. We conducted a multivariate logistic regression analysis, and estimated odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals to examine the associated factors with severe andropause symptoms. Severe andropause symptoms according to the AMS score were noted in 125 men (8.4%). Severe andropause symptoms were associated with former smoking, current smoking, strength training (≥1.0 hr/day), probable insomnia, moderate psychological distress, and severe psychological distress. After excluding 289 participants with cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, cancer, or depression, severe andropause symptoms were associated with age, absence of a spouse, and suspected insomnia in addition to the above factors. Age, insomnia, and psychological distress were also significantly associated with all AMS subdomains (somatic, psychological, and sexual symptoms). Psychological stress, insomnia, and smoking habits are strongly associated with severe andropause symptoms. These findings may be useful for the prevention of andropause and for patient education
Cross-sectional study · Disease · Distress · Odds ratio · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Clinical Psychology · Hormonal and reproductive studies · Medicine · Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments · Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment · Internal Medicine
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |