Assessment of existing knowledge about menopausal changes and coping strategies among pre-menopausal women in a regional center in Maharashtra

Abstract

Introduction: Menopause is a natural step in aging process, represents the end of menstruation after the last menstrual periods in the previous 12 months. It occurs gradually in women and indicates the transition from the reproductive to the post reproductive era of a women‟s life. It is the condition that every woman faces, in later life and can have many associates‟ effects, which might disrupt the quality of life. Aim: A study to assess the existing knowledge regarding menopausal changes and coping strategies to be adopted among pre-menopausal women working in selected colleges of Sangli Miraj Kupwad corporation area. Subject Population and Methods: The study consists of 95 premenopausal women working in selected colleges of Sangli Miraj Kupwad corporation area. The subjects' data were collected and analyzed statistically and association between existing knowledge regarding menopausal changes and copies strategies was determined. Results: There was no association between existing knowledge regarding menopausal changes and copies strategies with age, education, family status, religion, previous exposure to knowledge, and designation of the subjects. Conclusion: Menopause is an important event of a women‟s life it is important that every women be made aware related to menopausal changes and help her to cope with the changes this can help the women to go smoothly during the menopausal period.