Biopsychosocial Problems and Coping Strategies Among Post- Menopausal Women

Abstract

Menopause has long been seen as a significant turning point in a woman's reproductive and emotional lives. Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that occurs when the ovarian production of sex hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone decreases. Hot flashes, excessive sweating or chills, interrupted sleep, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, decreased energy, mood fluctuations, enhanced irritability, decrease of skin colour, and urine incontinence are some of the most common physical problems. The quality of a woman's life can be significantly impacted by menopause. Their health requirements vary dramatically, and it is critical for women to be aware of the increased health dangers. The study aimed to determine biopsychosocial problems and coping strategies among post menopausal women. The present study is a descriptive study  carried out in selected rural areas of Pune among the women of 40-60 years. A 100  postmenopausal women were selected through purposive sampling technique. The results showed that 72% post-menopausal women were having moderate psychosocial problems followed by 15% of postmenopausal women were having mild level of problems and 13% were having severe level of biopsycosocial problems. (66%) of the post- menopausal women using adequate coping strategies and whereas (34%)  of them were not adequately coping up with the biopsychosocial problems. The data showed that there is a no significant association of the level of psychosocial problems with the selected demographic variables. The study concluded that As a member of the health care team, the nurse may assist menopausal women by educating them how to cope with the shift.