Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

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Bhim Singh Rawat, Sukhpal Kaur*, Sushma Kumari Saini, Pooja Sikka, Pradeep Kumar Saha, Sarita Rawat


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A cross sectional study to estimate the health care needs of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women


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Author Details : Bhim Singh Rawat, Sukhpal Kaur*, Sushma Kumari Saini, Pooja Sikka, Pradeep Kumar Saha, Sarita Rawat

Volume : 11, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 374-380

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.068



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Abstract

Background: Perimenopause is the period when a woman moves from the reproductive phase to non-reproductive. Postmenopause is a complete cessation of menstrual cycles for 12 months or more. Menopausal symptoms may affect their health and quality of life.
Objective: To estimate the health care needs of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional study of one hundred women. Participants of the age group 40-70 years were recruited by using consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected by interviewing participants as per a pretested, and validated questionnaire. Apart from the information profile, data was collected regarding the reproductive profile; Obstetrics history; prevalence of perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms; and sources used to acquire information about menopause.
Results: The mean age of participants was 53.04 ± 7.35 years. Mean age of attaining menopause was 46.88 ± 4.93 years. Majority of the participants (96%) were vegetarian, half (50%) were overweight as per their BMI. More than half (56%) of the participants reported never doing exercises. The commonly prevalent menopausal symptoms were hot flushes (88%), more tired than usual (86%), joint pains (82%), depressed mood (78%), facing difficulty falling asleep (65%). Most of the participants (74%) rated their level of knowledge little regarding menopausal symptoms and their management. The most frequently used source of information were television/ internet (52%), and friends (47%).
Conclusion: Participants require education, appropriate health-related information, counselling services, and availability of affordable, reliable, and accurate health care services for the management of menopausal symptoms.
 

Keywords: Perimenopause, Postmenopause, Health care needs, Health care.


How to cite : Rawat B S, Kaur S, Saini S K, Sikka P, Saha P K, Rawat S, A cross sectional study to estimate the health care needs of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2024;11(3):374-380

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