Effect of Structured Education on Menopause-Specific Quality of Life

Inonu University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Quality of Life; Menopause

Treatments: Behavioral: Structured Menopause Education Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifier

NCT06979947

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the impact of a structured education program delivered under midwife guidance on menopause-specific quality of life among women aged 45-55 undergoing natural menopause, and to assess the sustainability of its effects over time.

Full description

This randomized controlled longitudinal study was conducted with 101 women aged 45-55 experiencing natural menopause (intervention: 51, control: 50). The intervention group received a structured menopause education program developed based on literature and expert review. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) at three time points: baseline (T1), after education (T2), and six months later (T3). The intervention consisted of four weekly face-to-face sessions delivered by a midwife. The education content included information on menopausal changes, symptoms, and coping strategies. The control group received no intervention during the study but received educational material after final data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 with p<0.05 considered statistically significant.

Enrollment: 101 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 45 to 55 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• • Women aged 45-55

  • Experiencing natural (non-surgical) menopause
  • Literate and able to complete questionnaires
  • No neurological or cognitive impairments
  • Willing to participate and attend sessions
  • Has access to phone/internet

Exclusion criteria

• Surgical menopause
• Hormonal disorders causing amenorrhea
• Current use of hormonal therapy or antidepressants
• Diagnosed psychiatric conditions

Removal Criteria (if applicable):

• Did not attend at least 80% of sessions
• Lost to follow-up at 6 months
• Developed a new health issue affecting menopause
• Participated in other menopause interventions
• Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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101 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received a structured menopause education program delivered by a midwife. The program consisted of four weekly sessions, each lasting 20-25 minutes, covering menopause-related symptoms, physiological changes, and coping strategies. Educational materials were developed by the researchers and validated by experts. The education was tailored based on participants' MENQOL pre-test scores.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Structured Menopause Education Program

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants received no intervention during the study. They completed the same assessments at the same time points as the intervention group. After final data collection, the educational material was shared with them to ensure equity.