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In the subdimensions, the highest score belonged to valuing support (41.35\u00b17.21) and the lowest score belonged to sexual intimacy support (21.52\u00b13.91). Quality of life questionnaire subfield mean scores were as follows: vasomotor 5.43\u00b13.24, psychosocial 10.83\u00b15.23, physical 17.84\u00b113.03, and sexual 2.02\u00b13.16. Spousal support and quality of life levels differed significantly according to demographic characteristics (p&lt;0.05).  CONCLUSION: Increased support from husbands decreases menopause-related complaints and improves quality of life. On the other hand, smoking, irregular exercise, not receiving hormone therapy, and a lack of information increase complaints. 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