Understanding Experiences of and Unmet Needs in Online Searches for Menopause Information: An Exploratory Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menopause is a significant time in a woman's life, but only recently has there been an open discussion about it in the media, workplaces, and general society. With increasing frequency, women are using the internet to research menopause, making it essential that online sources provide safe, high-quality, and relevant information.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the current state of the online information landscape for menopause from the perspective of information seekers, exploring (1) information-seeking behavior and (2) perceptions of online resources for menopause.

Methods

A 10- to 15-minute online survey was conducted asking about the respondents' use of and opinions about online resources specifically for menopause. We distributed the survey

SUBMITTER: Funnell EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature