Enhancing Perimenopausal Women’s Awareness of Healthy Lifestyles through Self-Care Guidelines
Abstract
Context: Menopause is a natural phase in women’s lives, marked by both physical and mental changes, potentially leading to uncertainty and adverse effects. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of healthy lifestyles among menopausal women.
Design: Quasi-experimental design involving pre- and post-tests. The study took place in the administrative buildings of Suez Canal University in Ismailia city.
Sample: Menopausal women employed at Suez Canal University were selected using convenience sampling. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the study group and the control group, each comprising 102 women.
Data Collection Tools: Self-administered questionnaires and Knowledge Assessment Questionnaires (pre/post/follow-up) were utilized.
Results: A statistically significant increase in overall knowledge was observed in the study group compared to the control group postintervention and during the follow-up period (after 3 months) (P = 0.01, 0.02). The study concluded that self-care guidelines were an effective method to enhance knowledge and promote better practices related to menopause and its symptoms among menopausal women. Recommendations: It is suggested to raise awareness among women regarding menopausal symptoms. Additionally, supplying the maternal health center with booklets containing information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during menopause is recommended.
How to cite this article:
Elsherbeny SHH. Enhancing Perimenopausal Women’s Awareness of Healthy Lifestyles through Self-Care Guidelines. Int J Nurs Midwif Res. 2023; 10(3):16-23.
DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202313
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