ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AMONG MIDLIFE WOMEN

Background: Women entering menopause usually develop different symptoms both physically and psychologically including hot flashes along with night sweats, irregular periods, anxiety, mood swings and so on. Aim: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding menopausal symptoms among midlife women aged between 45-55 years.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed among midlife women aged 45-55 years residing in selected villages, Gudur. The study employed convenient sampling to recruit 150 female participants and the research study received approval from the institutional ethical committee. The study included women aged between 45-55 years who were in menopause or experiencing menopausal stages and who are willing to participate with informed consent. All participants who did not give consent in the study were excluded. Results: The study found that 16.67% of midlife women had inadequate knowledge, 50% had moderate knowledge, and 33.33% had adequate knowledge. Regarding attitude, 10% had a poor attitude, and 46.67% exhibited an average attitude. A strong positive correlation between knowledge and attitude suggests that women with higher knowledge levels tend to have more positive attitudes. Conclusion: The study concludes that the assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards menopause among midlife women underscores critical gaps that must be addressed through targeted educational interventions. These efforts should prioritize age-appropriate and context sensitive approaches, aiming to empower women with the necessary knowledge to navigate the menopausal transition more successfully.