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Area of Science:

  • Men's Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Menopause is a significant biological transition impacting women's health.
  • Understanding men's knowledge of menopause is crucial for comprehensive reproductive health education and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the extent of men's knowledge regarding menopause.
  • To investigate the influence of sociodemographic factors on men's understanding of menopause.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous, voluntary surveys were collected from 560 men in 2019.
  • A knowledge questionnaire with a maximum score of 45 points was utilized.
  • Statistical analyses examined associations between knowledge scores and demographic variables.

Main Results:

  • The average knowledge score was 20.69 out of 45, indicating limited understanding.
  • Higher education levels and information from healthcare staff correlated with greater knowledge.
  • Age and source of information significantly influenced men's knowledge about menopause.

Conclusions:

  • Men's knowledge about menopause is generally limited.
  • Targeted educational interventions, led by healthcare professionals, are recommended to improve male understanding.
  • Sociodemographic factors like age and education play a role in men's menopause knowledge.