Effect of health education on knowledge and attitude of menopause among middle-age teachers

Gebretatyos, Helen; Ghirmai, Lidia; Amanuel, Soliana; Gebreyohannes, Ghidey; Tsighe, Zemenfes; Tesfamariam, Eyasu H.

doi:10.1186/s12905-020-01095-2

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“…Levels of education and background were also positive influences among women regarding menopause: the present study, along with several others, found that women with a stronger educational background generally have a better and more positive perception of menopause [ 6 , 14 , 28 – 33 ].…”

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confidence: 75%

“…Numerous studies of Western and Asian women, including Japanese and Chinese women, have documented the cultural aspects of menopause [ 7 , 8 , 18 – 27 ]. Scholars have indicated that the stigma related to menopause begins in early life due to little knowledge and education besides these cultural and social factors [ 28 – 31 ]. Understanding this crucial stage of life may change women’s negative attitudes towards menopause, which cause apprehension and adverse emotional states in women dealing with this condition.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Perception of menopause among women of Sarawak, Malaysia

2021

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Background Various factors, including menopausal status, educational and social background, culture, and physical and emotional health, may influence women’s perceptions of menopause. This study documents the elements influencing attitudes towards menopause among women in Sarawak, Malaysia. Methods A face-to-face interview using a validated questionnaire was conducted with 324 Sarawakian women aged 40–65 to determine the mean age of menopause and perceptions and experiences of menopause among these women. Results The mean age ± standard deviation of the women was 51.37 ± 5.91 years. Ninety (27.8%) participants were premenopausal, 124 (38.5%) perimenopausal and 110 (33.7%) postmenopausal. The majority of these women (228; 70.4%) were local indigenous inhabitants of Sarawak. The findings show that 22.5% of the participants agreed that problems during menopause are a natural process. While 21.9% of the participants suggested that menopause should be treated medically, 32.3% argued that natural approaches for menopause symptoms are better than hormonal treatments. Seventy-five per cent of the women agreed that the absence of menses after menopause is a relief; meanwhile, 61.2% stated that menopause causes unpleasant symptoms. Notably, 51.7% were not sure whether women become less sexually attractive after menopause, and 51.1% were uncertain as to whether they feel less of a woman following menopause. Finally, 81.7% of participants were unsure if sexual activity is more enjoyable after menopause, and 71.9% were uncertain whether changes in life during menopause are more stressful. Among the different menopausal stages, the premenopausal group of women were noted to have more positive perceptions of menopause compared to the peri- and postmenopausal women. The study also observed that women with a better educational background generally had more positive perceptions of menopause. Conclusions The women’s perceptions of menopause in this study were found to correspond to those in other studies on Asian women. Women with higher levels of education and premenopausal women comparatively expressed more positive opinions regarding menopause. Lastly, most of the women noted that menopausal symptoms are unpleasant, but that the absence of menses after menopause is a relief.

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Perception of menopause among women of Sarawak, Malaysia

2021

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“…A study of 44 Turkish women (with a mean age of 50.41 ± 6.36 years) living in the district centre of Beylikova and having mostly a lower educational level showed positive changes in menopause-related level of knowledge after a planned training programme [ 13 ]. Similar results were seen in Eritrean women, where the structured educational intervention was beneficial to the women in improving their knowledge of and attitude toward menopause [ 14 ]. Another study conducted on 497 Emirati women, aged 30–64 years, indicated that illiterate women had the lowest knowledge on menopause, menopausal hormone therapy and associated health risks whereas university graduates had the highest.…”

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Women’s knowledge on the menopausal transition in relation to their socio-economic status

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Górecka

2021

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“…The provision of effective and reliable educational materials can strongly encourage menopausal women to engage in self-care and personally manage or treat their symptoms [ 15 ], improving their health and quality of life [ 16 ]. Studies show that most women have a poor understanding of menopause [ 17 , 18 ]. According to a study in Iran, only about 1% of middle-aged women have satisfactory knowledge about menopause [ 19 ].…”

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A study on women’s health information needs in menopausal age

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Menopause is a natural event experienced by women in middle age. To help women manage this event, it is important to identify their health information needs. A study specific questionnaire was used to identify menopausal women’s health information needs and the resources and challenges related to finding information about menopause. A total of 301 women aged 48–55 years completed the questionnaire. Data were analysed using negative binomial regression and chi-square tests. The most frequently sought information was that related to breast cancer (n = 209, 69.5%), hot flushes (n = 200, 66.5%), cervical cancer (n = 194, 64.5%), non-hormonal therapies for menopausal symptoms (n = 192, 64%), laboratory tests (n = 189, 63%) and joint and muscle pain (n = 188, 62.5%). The main sources of information were audiovisual media (n = 171, 57%), obstetricians (n = 165, 55%), friends (n = 157, 52%), family (n = 157, 52%) and the internet (n = 153, 51%). The two main challenges were not knowing how to correctly access information (n = 115, 38%) and not being aware of reliable sources of information (n = 108, 36%). Therefore, it is essential for policymakers and decision-makers to provide reliable and accurate information to increase awareness and reduce anxiety of women experiencing menopause.

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Effect of health education on knowledge and attitude of menopause among middle-age teachers

Cited by 37 publications

References 30 publications

Perception of menopause among women of Sarawak, Malaysia

Perception of menopause among women of Sarawak, Malaysia

Women’s knowledge on the menopausal transition in relation to their socio-economic status

A study on women’s health information needs in menopausal age

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