DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2026.v14i03.009

Pages: 365-370

Background: Menopause is an important biological and psychosocial transition in a woman’s life, when menstruation ends permanently. For example, although the physiological signs and symptoms of COVID are well-studied, the psychological impact in terms of anxiety or depression needs tailoring for particular cultural situations. Main objective: To evaluate anxiety and depressive systems among middle-aged menopausal women living in Amman, Jordan. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey based on random sampling procedure between March to August 2025. Study participants included 186 women with the clinical definition of menopause (12 consecutive months of amenorrhea). Data were collected with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) for anxiety. Socio-demographic data were also computed for possible risk factors. Results: The study found that many participants had high levels of psychological distress. PHQ-9 scores revealed that 42.5% of participants had moderate-severe depressive symptoms. Likewise, GAD-7 scores indicated that 38.1% of the women experienced moderate to severe levels of anxiety. The severity of vasomotor symptoms showed a high positive correlation with psychological distress on statistical analysis. The assessment criterion for depression used in this study revealed that lower education level and unemployment were strong predictors of elevated depression factors. Conclusion: The results indicate that anxiety and depressive disorders are prevalent among menopausal women in Amman, with a considerable burden of undiagnosed and untreated illness. //the findings suggest that menopausal women in Amman have high rates of undiagnosed and untreated anxiety and depression. This study recommends integrated health services for menopausal women in Jordan.