To Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge regarding Management of Perimenopausal Symptoms and its Associated Factors among Middle-Aged Women in a Selected Urban Community Area: A Pre-Experimental

In 1990, 40% postmenopausal women lived in industrialized countries and 60% in developing countries. By 2030, the proportion of postmenopausal women loving in industrialized region will decline to 24% and 76% will be living in developing countries. In 1990, 40% postmenopausal women lived in industrialized countries and 60% in developing countries. By 2030, the proportion of postmenopausal women loving in industrialized region will decline to 24% and 76% will be living in developing countries.

Objectives

To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching about knowledge regarding management of perimenopausal symptoms and its associated factors among middle-aged women in a selected urban community area, to assess the existing level of knowledge regarding management of perimenopausal symptoms and its associated factors among middle- aged women in a selected urban community area, to evaluate effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding management of perimenopausal symptoms and its associated factors among middle-aged women in a selected urban community area and to associate the pre-test knowledge scores regarding management of perimenopausal symptoms and its associated factors among middle- aged women in a selected urban community area with their selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: 80 middle aged women participated in this study. Quantitative research design was used. The research design was used pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. The data were collected from selected urban community area, using socio demographic data sheet and structured knowledge questionnaires. Consent was obtained from participant in the study.