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AN ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF FEMALES REGARDING MENOPAUSE AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr. Shahida Aslam, Dr. Madiha Riaz, Dr. Maria Ikram

Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude of females regarding menopause at tertiary care hospital. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics & Gynceology, Sheikh Zaid Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan from January 2019 to June 2019 over the period of 6 months. Total 177 menopausal women of age 45-55 years were selected. Women with gynecological malignancy, psychological illness and thyroid disorders were excluded. Demographic profile (Name, Age, Parity, Address and Contact) was also noted. A predesigned proforma was given to all women to determine the status of knowledge and attitude of females regarding menopause. Results: Mean age was 50.84 ± 3.03 years. Majority of the patients 96 (54.24%) were between 51 to 55 years of age. Mean duration of disease was 4.78 ± 2.36 years. Mean BMI was 27.65 ± 3.70 kg/m2. Mean knowledge score was 14.89 ± 7.65 and mean attitude score was 4.57 ± 2.39. The results of our study have shown 20 (11.30%) of the subjects with poor knowledge, 83 (46.89%) with moderate knowledge and 74 (41.81%) with good knowledge. This study has also shown 141 (79.66%) of the women with a positive attitude and remaining 36 (20.34%) with negative attitude towards menopause. Conclusion: This study concluded that health care providers understand women’s attitudes and expectations regarding menopause, in order to give optimal information and support to the individual woman. Keywords: Menopause, knowledge, attitude, positive.

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