A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON REDUCING THE VASOMOTOR MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AMONG MENOPAUSAL WOMEN AT A SELECTED HOSPITAL IN VADODARA, GUJARAT

Abstract

Background: Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life often accompanied by vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and palpitations. These symptoms affect daily functional activities and quality of life. Educational interventions may empower women to manage symptoms more effectively. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme in reducing vasomotor menopausal symptoms among menopausal women attending a selected hospital in Vadodara, Gujarat. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design was used with purposive sampling. A total of N menopausal women were recruited at the gynecology outpatient department. Baseline vasomotor symptoms were measured using a standardized menopausal symptom rating scale. Participants then received a structured educational intervention on symptom management, lifestyle modification, and coping strategies. Post-intervention assessment was conducted 4 weeks later. Results: Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests. Post-intervention scores showed significant reduction in the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms (p < 0.05), indicating effectiveness of the teaching programme. Conclusion: Planned teaching programmes are effective in reducing vasomotor menopausal symptoms and enhancing self-care practices among menopausal women.