Health Condition 1: E669- Obesity, unspecified Health Condition 2: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Structured Nutrition Education: A structured nutrition education program will be implemented for a duration of 6 months, with two sessions per month. The interve
Sponsors
M A Sheema Thasniem
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.This study targets menopausal women over the age of 45 who have experienced a natural cessation of menstruation for at least 12 months. 2.Participants who are willing to participate. 3. Participants who are able to understand either English or Tamil in order to ensure accurate data collection and effective implementation of nutrition education.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women with pathological conditions such as end-stage liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, hypothyroidism, or those taking medications such as steroids and antidepressants are excluded, as these factors can independently impact anemia or obesity outcomes. Additionally, women who have undergone hysterectomy or oophorectomy, women with amenorrhea and those on hormone replacement therapy are excluded due to altered hormonal profiles, which may interfere with the natural effects of menopause.Women who did not sign the informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean change in total KAP score on Iron Deficiency Anemia from baselineTimepoint: Outcome measures will be assessed at two time points: at baseline (prior to intervention) and at 6 months. Nutritional counselling will be provided twice per month throughout the 6-month study period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr T H Hema
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU)
Outcome results
None listed