Menopause
Conditions
Brief summary
This study was conducted to assess the effects of an educational program that had designed based on teach back method in order to improve self-care competency among menopausal women.
Detailed description
In this study 60 menopausal women randomly allocated to intervention group(n=30) and control group(n=30). Intervention group participated in an educational program that had designed in four sessions based on teach back method. Control group revived no education.
Interventions
An educational program was designed for self-care during menopause using teach back method.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* menopausal women(1-5 years after menopause) * no history of hysterectomy * no history of oophorectomy * literacy for reading and writing
Exclusion criteria
* no interest for continuing the study * no participating in all educational sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| self-care practice | one month | self-care practice regard menopausal health was measured using a researcher made questionnaire |