Health Literacy Intervention and quality of life in Menopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Khandehroo, Mansoureh; Sany, Seyedeh Belin Tavakoly; Oakley, Deborah; Peyman, Nooshin

doi:10.1080/14635240.2020.1762502

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“…The positive and signi cant effect of educational intervention in improving the quality of life and increasing health literacy and self-e cacy was certi ed in the khandehroo research (21). It acknowledges in this study.…”

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The Effect of Educational Intervention on Health Literacy, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Suburban Women of Mashhad

Khandehroo

Peyman

Gholian-Aval

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BackgroundHealth literacy is one of the important factors to improve menopausal quality of life that Proper and timely education and tailored to the needs of individuals, caused to improve quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the effect of educational intervention on health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life in women.MethodThis quasi-experimental study with the control group was performed on 107 suburban women aged 40-60 years during 2021-2022. Participants were randomly selected by substituting and selected avenue number 3 as the experimental group and 6 as the control group. instruments of this study were Iranian Health Literacy and Scherer Self-Efficacy and Menopausal Quality of Life Questionnaires. The educational intervention was performed in 4 training sessions of 95 minutes once a week.Questionnaires were completed before training, immediately after training, and 3 months later. Data were analyzed by SPSS21 and independent t-test, Kruscalovalis, and linear regression tests.ResultsThe mean score of health literacy in the experimental group before intervention (9 ± 11.36) and immediately after the intervention (20.65 ± 11.41) and three months after the intervention (21.09 ± 11.78) was the mean score of self-efficacy in the experimental group before the intervention (13.72 ± 44.73) and immediately after the intervention (54.76 ± 14.36) and three months after the intervention (55.96 ±14.80). The mean quality of life score of the experimental group was (27.33 ± 80), immediately after the intervention (62.66 ± 22.45) and 3 months after the intervention (51.12 ± 23.57).ConclusionThis study obtain that educational interventions improve quality of life, health literacy, and self-efficacy. The mean score of quality of life, health literacy, and self-efficacy increased, immediately after training and 3 months later in the experimental group. The difference between the experimental and control groups was significant. There was a positive relationship between quality of life and education, job, and income. This relationship was also positive and significant in self-efficacy and health literacy. Three months after the intervention, there was a significant relationship between health literacy and quality of life.

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The Effect of Educational Intervention on Health Literacy, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Suburban Women of Mashhad

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Peyman

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“…According to the studies, menopausal Changes have a signi cant impact on quality of life (7,23,15,12). Also, Menopausal symptoms affect the quality of life and daily activities (7).…”

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“…According to the studies, menopausal Changes have a signi cant impact on quality of life (7,23,15,12). Also, Menopausal symptoms affect the quality of life and daily activities (7). A signi cant negative relation usually is observed between menopausal symptoms and quality of life scores (7).…”

Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

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“…A signi cant negative relation usually is observed between menopausal symptoms and quality of life scores (7). women's Age one of the important factors that affect their quality of life (7,12). quality of life usually decreases with aging (7).…”

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“…attitudes and reinforcing factors have more predictive power than environmental behavioral factors, enabling factors and, self-e cacy (4). The support of husbands and children is the most important reinforcing factor in enhancing self-e cacy (4,7,11).…”

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The Effect of Menopause On Women's Health: A Systematic Review

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Background: Importance: Menopause accompanied by many signs and symptoms in the women's life. Objective: This study aims to review impact of menopause on the health of menopausal women in Iran. method: This review performed in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. We searched, including PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), Scopus, Ovid, and the Iranian Clinical Trial Registry and Magiran, SID from January 1990 to January 2020. The quality of the articles was assessed the consort tool in clinical trials and STORB tool for observational research and PRISMA tool for systematic review. Findings: In total 2759 articles were obtained by searching in databases. Finally23 study selected to evaluate. According to the studies, Women's experiences of physical effects, negative emotions, negative attitudes, how adjustment, worries and psychological effects cause severity of menopausal symptoms and, as the age of postmenopausal women increases, the severity of physical and psychological symptoms decreases. education is one of the important factors that achieve healthy life style, increase knowledge and improve performance in order to improve the quality of life and menopausal health in women.Conclusion: attitudes toward menopause are influenced by the beliefs and culture of society. Thus, menopause more than a physiological phenomenon is a cultural phenomenon

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Adopting strategies with menopausal experiences: A systematic review

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Background and AimsMenopause is one of the most significant stages in women's life. It is accompanied by many complications and a serious challenge. This study aimed to assess the menopause experiences of Iranian women and compatibility strategies.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), Scopus, Ovid, and the Iranian Clinical Trial Registry and Magiran, SID, from January 1990 to January 2021.ResultsPsychological effects, sexual disorders, physical problems, bone pain, insomnia, fatigue, and hot flashes are all menopause experiences. Cultural factors, lifestyle, social factors, education level, employment and economic status, marital status, and the number of pregnancies and births can influence this experience. It is important that menopausal women are aware how menopausal compatibility and prepare for this period. Many factors have affected menopausal adopting strategies. Negative emotions, negative attitudes, worry, and anxiety, and their psychological effects exacerbate the annoying experiences of menopause and decelerate menopausal adoption.ConclusionsSocial support and educational intervention were the practical menopausal adopting strategies. It will guarantee the health of menopausal women in the last third of their lives.

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Health Literacy Intervention and quality of life in Menopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 14 publications

References 32 publications

The Effect of Educational Intervention on Health Literacy, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Suburban Women of Mashhad

The Effect of Educational Intervention on Health Literacy, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Suburban Women of Mashhad

The Effect of Menopause On Women's Health: A Systematic Review

Adopting strategies with menopausal experiences: A systematic review

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