Key result
Assessment of knowledge regarding postmenopausal syndrome in women over 30 years showed that 53.0% had adequate knowledge and 47.0% had poor knowledge.
Why the study?
More awareness regarding postmenopausal syndrome is needed for women to lead a quality life, as postmenopausal symptoms adversely affect life expectancy and quality of life.
Cross-Sectional (n=447)
No
Just over half of women aged above 30 in Quetta, Pakistan, have adequate knowledge regarding postmenopausal syndrome, highlighting a need for further education.
Suggests need for targeted menopause education; leaves open effects on outcomes in this Level 4 cross-sectional sample.
Background: More awareness regarding the postmenopausal syndrome (PMS) is needed for women to leading a quality life. Postmenopausal symptoms adversely affect the life expectancy and quality of life (QoL) of women. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and awareness regarding the postmenopausal syndrome among women above 30 years in Quetta, Pakistan. This study was to assess the amount of knowledge women have about postmenopause, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, interview-based survey was conducted from January to September 2016. An estimated 447 women (aged above 30 years) were selected. Their knowledge about the postmenopausal syndrome was assessed by a structured questionnaire. A convenient sampling technique was used to collect data. Results: A total of 550 questionnaires were distributed, of which 447 were returned (response rate: 81%). The mean age of the respondents was 38.06 6.194 years. The mean of the total knowledge score was 12.77 3.910. Totally, 53.0% had adequate knowledge regarding the postmenopausal syndrome and 47.0% had a poor knowledge regarding the postmenopausal syndrome.A total of 73.5% of the respondents were aware of the age of menopause. Majority of the respondents know the causes of the postmenopausal syndrome. An estimated 45.3% knew that it can be diagnosed by a blood test. A total of 43.8% did not know about the hormone replacement therapy used for the treatment of the postmenopausal syndrome.
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Nasim et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Postmenopausal syndrome (n=447). Assessment of knowledge regarding postmenopausal syndrome in women over 30 years showed that 53.0% had adequate knowledge and 47.0% had poor knowledge.
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