Menopause as an Embodied and Occupational Disruption: A Qualitative Study of Women's Experiences in Ghana (MARIE-WP2a).

Key Points

• This study aims to explore women's experiences of menopause as an occupational and sociocultural health issue in Ghana.
• Qualitative interviews conducted with women experiencing menopause
• Focus on occupational and sociocultural aspects of menopause
• Analysis of barriers to care and workplace protections
• Menopause is often neglected in occupational health discussions in Ghana
• There is a critical need for integrating menopause care into existing health services
• Women reported significant disruptions to their work and mental health due to menopause