| Description |
Many women report feeling unprepared for the menopausal transition, which can include a wide range of physical, emotional, and social symptoms. MENOGAP is an integrative health education program designed to support women in midlife by increasing menopause-related self-efficacy. Objectives: The goal of this thesis was to evaluate the impact of MENOGAP on participants' self-efficacy in managing menopausal symptoms, as measured by the Perimenopausal Health Self-Efficacy Scale (PHS-ES). Methods: Participants completed the 23-item PHS-ES before and after attending the four-session MENOGAP program. Each item was rated on a 5-point Likert scale, from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (very confident). Pre- and post-program scores were analyzed using paired t-tests and demographics were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Data from 29 participants (mean age = 50) showed a statistically significant increase in overall self-efficacy scores from pre- to post-intervention (t(28) = 3.41, p = .013). The greatest improvements were observed in confidence in managing emotional symptoms, engaging in physical activity, and communicating with healthcare providers. Conclusions: Participation in MENOGAP was associated with significantly improved menopause-related self-efficacy. These findings suggest the program may be an effective support tool for women navigating perimenopause. Future studies should examine long-term outcomes and include more diverse populations to strengthen generalizability. |
