Elderly women’s Knowledge and Preventive Health Behaviors Regarding Post-Menopausal Problems

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1 B.Sc. Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Community Health Nursing & Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

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Background: Post-menopausal problems pose significant challenges to elderly women. Lack of awareness and poor health practices regarding menopause leads to serious complications and diminished quality of life. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess elderly women’s knowledge and preventive health behaviors regarding post-menopausal problems. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Elgar Village in Zagazig Center, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 130 post menopausal women was selected. Tools of data collection: Data were collected using an interview questionnaire that consisted of three parts: socio-demographic data, knowledge assessment related to post-menopausal problems, and preventive health behavior checklist. Results: The study revealed that 67.7% of the participants had unsatisfactory knowledge regarding menopause, while only 32.3% had satisfactory knowledge. Regarding preventive behaviors, 77.7% of elderly women had unsatisfactory practices. Conclusion: About two-thirds of the studied participants had unsatisfactory knowledge, and over three-quarters demonstrated inadequate behaviors across multiple symptom domains.  Recommendation: Structured health education initiatives should be implemented to improve post menopausal health knowledge and behaviors.

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