Menopause knowledge and education in women under 40: Results from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

All women experience the menopause, yet education around the topic is limited. Studies conducted in women aged over 40 show that women have limited knowledge about the menopause.

Objectives

This study aims to understand what women under 40 know about the menopause, how they have acquired this knowledge and where they think menopause education should be taught. This data will help to determine how to effectively deliver menopause education.

Design

A survey was designed that asked women under 40 what they know of, and their attitudes to, the menopause, using Qualtrics XM software.

Methods

The survey was advertised for 5 weeks on social media. Six questions related to menopause education were analysed. Responses between age groups under 20, 21-30 and ov

SUBMITTER: Munn C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9772977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature