Women's understanding and experiences of menopause in low-income and middle-income countries in the Asia Pacific region: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Menopause denotes the end of a woman's reproductive life. A woman's experiences of menopause are shaped by her individual circumstances and may vary between social and cultural contexts. Evidence is needed to inform research and programme delivery that supports women's health and well-being throughout the menopausal transition. This scoping review will map evidence of women's experiences of menopause in Asia Pacific countries, where limited research exists.

Methods and analysis

We will follow the five-stage framework of Arksey and O'Malley, further developed by Levac et al and the Joanna Briggs Institute. MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Scopus databases will be systematically searched between February 2022 and May 2022 using subject headings and keywords. T

SUBMITTER: Cheer K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9316029 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature