Menopause, Quality of Life
Conditions
Keywords
Menopause, Structured Education, Midwifery, MENQOL, Women's Health
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the impact of a structured education program delivered under midwife guidance on menopause-specific quality of life among women aged 45-55 undergoing natural menopause, and to assess the sustainability of its effects over time.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled longitudinal study was conducted with 101 women aged 45-55 experiencing natural menopause (intervention: 51, control: 50). The intervention group received a structured menopause education program developed based on literature and expert review. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) at three time points: baseline (T1), after education (T2), and six months later (T3). The intervention consisted of four weekly face-to-face sessions delivered by a midwife. The education content included information on menopausal changes, symptoms, and coping strategies. The control group received no intervention during the study but received educational material after final data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 with p\<0.05 considered statistically significant.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStructured Menopause Education Program
The structured education program was developed by midwifery researchers and delivered face-to-face by a certified midwife over four weekly sessions. Each session lasted approximately 20-25 minutes and covered topics such as menopausal symptoms, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies. Educational materials were individualized based on participants' MENQOL pre-test scores.
Sponsors
Inonu University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Masking description
The study was not blinded; both participants and investigators were aware of group assignments.
Intervention model description
Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured education or a control group receiving no intervention.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
45 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • Women aged 45-55 * Experiencing natural (non-surgical) menopause * Literate and able to complete questionnaires * No neurological or cognitive impairments * Willing to participate and attend sessions * Has access to phone/internet
Exclusion criteria
* Surgical menopause * Hormonal disorders causing amenorrhea * Current use of hormonal therapy or antidepressants * Diagnosed psychiatric conditions Removal Criteria (if applicable): * Did not attend at least 80% of sessions * Lost to follow-up at 6 months * Developed a new health issue affecting menopause * Participated in other menopause interventions * Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) Scores | Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after intervention (T2), and 6 months after intervention (T3) | Mean change in total and subscale scores of the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) from baseline to 6-month follow-up. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity and lower quality of life.The MENQOL total score ranges from 0 to 6. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity and lower quality of life. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in MENQOL Subscale Scores (Vasomotor, Psychosocial, Physical, Sexual) | Baseline, 4 weeks, and 6 months | Comparison of MENQOL subscale scores between intervention and control groups at each time point. Subscales include vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual symptoms.Each MENQOL subscale (vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, sexual) has items scored from 0 to 6. Higher scores reflect more severe symptoms. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed