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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Impact of a planned teaching programme on knowledge of menopause and its bodily effects among post-menopausal women in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors
Ashrita Henri, Neha Martin, Shipra Daniel, Shikha Nathaniel
Abstract
Menopause, often overlooked and surrounded by societal myths and
taboos, remains a significant yet under-discussed stage in a woman’s life.
Despite being a natural midlife transition, its causes and experiences are
still not fully understood or acknowledged by many women. According to the
World Health Organization (WHO), post-menopausal women are those who have ceased
menstruation for at least one year, either naturally or due to medical/surgical
interventions such as hysterectomy or oophorectomy. With increasing life
expectancy, women now spend approximately one-third of their lives in the
post-menopausal phase, highlighting the need for greater awareness and care.
While some women tolerate menopausal symptoms well, others experience severe
discomfort that negatively affects their quality of life. In India,
socio-cultural factors contribute to the under-reporting of symptoms. A study
revealed that prior to an educational intervention, 71.05% of participants had
poor knowledge about menopause, 26.32% had fair knowledge, and only 2.63% had
good knowledge, with none demonstrating excellent knowledge. Following the intervention,
52.63% achieved excellent knowledge, and 47.37% showed good knowledge,
indicating a significant improvement in awareness.
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Pages:58-61
How to cite this article:
Ashrita Henri, Neha Martin, Shipra Daniel, Shikha Nathaniel "Impact of a planned teaching programme on knowledge of menopause and its bodily effects among post-menopausal women in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India". International Journal of Nursing and Health Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 58-61
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