Menopause
Conditions
Brief summary
Mindfulness-based educational intervention is a structured program that incorporates principles of mindfulness to help individuals develop greater awareness and acceptance of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The intervention typically includes mindfulness meditation practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and educational components about stress management and emotional regulation. By fostering a non-judgmental and present-focused attitude, participants learn to manage their symptoms more effectively and improve their overall quality of life.
Detailed description
Menopause is a significant transitional phase in a woman's life, often accompanied by various physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. Common issues during menopause include anxiety, depression, stress, and a decreased quality of life. Addressing these concerns holistically is crucial for improving overall well-being. Mindfulness-based educational interventions have gained recognition for their effectiveness in enhancing mental health and quality of life by promoting awareness and acceptance of present experiences. This study investigates the impact of a mindfulness-based educational intervention on anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life in menopausal women.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALmindfulness-based educational intervention
Mindfulness-based educational intervention is a structured program that incorporates principles of mindfulness to help individuals develop greater awareness and acceptance of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The intervention typically includes mindfulness meditation practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and educational components about stress management and emotional regulation. By fostering a non-judgmental and present-focused attitude, participants learn to manage their symptoms more effectively and improve their overall quality of life.
Sponsors
Alexandria University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* in age of menopause
Exclusion criteria
* age of menarche * older than 70 years old
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| menopausal women who participate in the mindfulness-based educational intervention will experience significant reductions in anxiety inventory score ( total score range from 10 to 50, a lower score of less than 20) than those who not entered | three months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| menopausal women who participate in the mindfulness-based educational intervention will experience reductions in stress scale score ( total score range from 10 to 50, a lower score of less than 20) than those who not entered | three months |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed