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Assessment of Menopausal Symptoms Awareness Among Women in Bharatpur, Nepal
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: Received: 7 August 2024 / Approved: 8 August 2024 / Online: 11 August 2024 (04:45:56 CEST)
How to cite: Panta, A.; Dahal, B.; Koirala, H. Assessment of Menopausal Symptoms Awareness Among Women in Bharatpur, Nepal. Preprints 2024, 2024080651. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0651.v1 Panta, A.; Dahal, B.; Koirala, H. Assessment of Menopausal Symptoms Awareness Among Women in Bharatpur, Nepal. Preprints 2024, 2024080651. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0651.v1
Abstract
Background: Menopause signifies the end of a woman's reproductive phase, characterized by the cessation of ovarian hormone production and the termination of menstrual cycles, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. The transition involves a range of physical and psychological symptoms manifesting before, during, and after menopause. Method: This cross-sectional analytical study assessed the level of awareness regarding menopausal symptoms among women in Bharatpur-9, Chitwan. A non-probability sampling technique was used to select 257 respondents. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule and analyzed with SPSS version 20.0. Results: Among the respondents, 53.3% were aged 40-49 years (Mean ± S.D.; 48.84 ± 6.27), and 69.3% experienced menarche between ages 13- 15. A majority (59.9%) had not yet reached menopause. Knowledge of menopausal symptoms was as follows: joint pain (90.7%), sleep problems (90.7%), irritability (90.7%), hot flushes (22.2%), anxiety (22.2%), sadness (22.2%), vaginal dryness (22.6%), loss of interest in sex (25.7%), palpitations (18.7%), and decreased visual acuity (9.3%). Statistical significance was found between awareness levels and factors such as religion (p=0.00), ethnicity (p=0.00), educational status (p=0.006), family type (p=0.043), cessation of menstruation (p=0.013), and cause of menopause (p=0.00). Overall, 53.7% of respondents had average knowledge about menopausal symptoms. Conclusion: The study concluded that over half of the respondents possessed average awareness of menopausal symptoms. Hence, there is a need for women to receive correct and comprehensive information regarding menopausal symptoms and their management.
Keywords
menopausal symptoms; menopause awareness; women's health; menopausal transition; symptom management
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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