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Perceived uncertainty about menopause in women attending an educational program
1School of Nursing, University of Maryland at Baltimore, USA.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|February 1, 1995
Summary
This study found that menopause uncertainty decreased after an educational program. Age and perceived knowledge predicted initial uncertainty, while prior uncertainty and knowledge gains predicted post-program uncertainty.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Psychosocial Aspects of Menopause
- Health Education
Background:
- Menopause is a significant life transition for women.
- Uncertainty is a common psychosocial response during menopause.
- Understanding predictors of uncertainty can inform interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify predictors of uncertainty in women experiencing menopause.
- Evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on menopause uncertainty.
- Examine the relationship between knowledge and uncertainty during menopause.
Main Methods:
- A one-group pre-test post-test design was employed.
- 177 women attending a menopause educational program participated.
- The Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale-Community Form (MUIS-C) measured uncertainty.
Main Results:
- Uncertainty levels were high before the educational program.
- Uncertainty significantly decreased following the intervention.
- Pre-program uncertainty was associated with age and perceived knowledge.
- Post-program uncertainty was linked to prior uncertainty and knowledge gains.
Conclusions:
- Menopause uncertainty is a significant phenomenon.
- Educational interventions can effectively reduce menopause-related uncertainty.
- Age, perceived knowledge, and knowledge gained are key factors influencing uncertainty.