Menopausal Hot Flashes
Conditions
Keywords
Menopause, Hot Flashes, Vasomotor Symptoms, Health Education, IMB Model, Quality of Life
Brief summary
This study was conducted to examine the effect of an education program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model on the level of hot flashes, overall menopausal symptoms, and quality of life in women experiencing hot flashes during the menopausal period. The study consisted of an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group received a structured education program based on the IMB Model, while no education, counseling, or care intervention was provided to the control group. Both groups were assessed at baseline, and at the 1st and 3rd months following the intervention. It is expected that the findings obtained from this study will demonstrate the effectiveness of IMB Model-based education in the management of menopausal vasomotor symptoms and contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practices for women during the menopausal period.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIMB Model-Based Education Program
A structured education program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model was delivered to women experiencing hot flashes during menopause. The intervention aimed to enhance participants' knowledge, motivation, and behavioral skills related to the management of menopausal hot flashes. The educational content included information on the physiology of hot flashes, lifestyle modifications, symptom management strategies, coping techniques, and skills to support healthy behaviors. The program was delivered through planned educational sessions.
Sponsors
Marmara University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving IMB model-based education or a control group receiving no intervention. Both groups will be followed at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after baseline.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
44 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Women aged between 44 and 60 years. Women in the perimenopausal or postmenopausal period. A score of ≥ 10 on the Menopause-Specific Hot Flash Scale. No diagnosis of severe chronic disease and no regular medication use related to such conditions. Not receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). No diagnosed mental disorder requiring medical treatment. Able to read, write, speak, and understand Turkish, with no language barriers. Willingness to participate in the study and provision of voluntary informed consent. \-
Exclusion criteria
Not meeting the inclusion criteria. Initiation of Hormone Replacement Therapy during the study period. Refusal to participate in the study. Occurrence of an unexpected acute illness during the study period. Withdrawal from the study at any stage by personal choice. Incomplete completion of study questionnaires or forms after enrollment. \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference | Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 month, and 3 months | Hot flash-related daily interference was assessed using the Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale, which evaluates the extent to which hot flashes interfere with daily activities and quality of life. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Flush Beliefs | Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 month, and 3 months | Hot flush-related beliefs were assessed using the Hot Flush Beliefs Scale (HFBS), which evaluates women's cognitive beliefs and perceptions related to hot flashes. |
| Menopause-Specific Quality of Life | Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 month, and 3 months | Menopause-specific quality of life was assessed using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale, which evaluates the impact of menopausal symptoms on women's physical, psychological, and social well-being. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORHatice YILDIZ, Prof.Dr.
Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Basıbuyuk RTE Health and Education Campus, 34854-Maltepe- Istanbul, Türkiye
Outcome results
None listed