An Awareness Study on Physical and Psychological Challenges among Menopausal Women – Coimbatore City
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•Authors: Uma G*and Esther Rani L**
•Affiliations: Associate Professor*, Post Graduation** Department of Statistics, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore-641014, TamilNadu, India
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Abstract
In recent years, the health consciousness among people is in upcoming trend especially after
COVID-19. Statistically, India has the world's one of the largest populated country with more than
48.41% of female population (2024) and women’s health is crucial for ensuring the well-being of
women at every stage of life. The health of women is of particular concern because in many societies
they are discriminated rooted in sociocultural factors. Accordingly, due to lifestyle changes, there is a
change in menopausal age as well and from the survey it is interpreted that the mean menopause age
45.59 ± 5.59 and it varies from the region to region among the Indian states. The primary objective is to
assess the awareness and analyse the knowledge among the women through the questionnaire under the
primary data type. Also the study focuses on the physical and psychological changes as well as
challenges faced by women during pre-menopause and post- menopause. Statistical analysis is carried
out for socio-demographic variables such as descriptive statistics, Chi-square and factor analysis. The
awareness level is to be explored by improving their knowledge through programs that helps to manage
the symptoms in a appropriate way for timely treatment and to develop the quality of life during and
after menopause.
Keywords
menopauseknowledge awarenessDescriptive statisticsfactor analysis
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