Menopause
Conditions
Keywords
Spousal Support, Education, Menopause Education, Counseling, Avatar-Based Intervention
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an avatar-based education and counseling program in increasing spousal support during menopause. The study will include menopausal women and their spouses. Participants will be assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a structured online avatar-based education and counseling program, while the control group will receive routine care. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention, as well as during follow-up periods.
Detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an avatar-based education and counseling program designed to increase spousal support during menopause. The study will be conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design. Participants will consist of menopausal women and their spouses. Eligible couples will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a structured avatar-based education and counseling program delivered online in four sessions, while the control group will receive routine care without additional intervention. The intervention program focuses on improving knowledge about menopause, enhancing communication and empathy skills, and promoting supportive behaviors among spouses. The program is developed based on prior qualitative findings and relevant literature. Data will be collected at baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and during follow-up assessments at 1, 2, and 3 months. Primary and secondary outcomes will be evaluated using validated measurement tools. The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed by comparing changes in outcomes between the intervention and control groups over time.
Interventions
OTHERAvatar-supported menopause education and counseling program
The primary intervention of the study, the education and counseling program, will be delivered to participants assigned to two groups through four online sessions. During the sessions, an avatar will be used to present the educational and counseling content in order to enable participants to ask questions more comfortably and express themselves, particularly on issues related to their private lives. In addition, the educational materials will be shared with participants' mobile phones via WhatsApp, and participants will be able to ask questions through WhatsApp communication.
Sponsors
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Women aged between 45 and 60 years * Being in the menopausal period * Married and living with their spouse * Able to speak, read, and write in Turkish * Able to communicate effectively * Willing to participate in the study * Having a spouse who is willing to participate * Spouses who have internet access and are able to use digital devices
Exclusion criteria
* Women or their spouses with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders requiring treatment * Women whose spouses have serious physical or mental health problems that may prevent providing support * Women who experienced early menopause (before age 45) * Couples who are married but not living together * Women and their spouses who participated in the first (qualitative) phase of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Spousal Support Level Measured by the Menopause Spousal Support Scale | Baseline and 3 months after intervention | Spousal support will be assessed using the Menopause Spousal Support Scale. Total scores will be calculated and compared between groups. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Menopause Knowledge Level Measured by the Menopause Knowledge Questionnaire | Baseline and immediately after intervention | Menopause knowledge levels of spouses will be assessed using the Menopause Knowledge Questionnaire. Total scores will be calculated and compared before and after the intervention. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTFatma Özkar
CONTACTNebahat Özerdoğan
Outcome results
None listed