Efficacy of Health Interventions and Awareness Related to the Pre-Menopausal Phase and its Impact on the Quality of Life among Elderly Women
Abstract: The pre - menopausal phase brings several hormonals, physical, and psychological changes that can significantly affect a woman?s quality of life. Common symptoms during this period include mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and reduced concentration. These changes are largely due to a decline in estrogen and progesterone levels. Yoga and meditation have shown positive effects in managing such psychological symptoms by promoting relaxation and mental well - being. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga and meditation in improving knowledge and psychological health among pre - menopausal women in rural areas of Jamnagar, Gujarat. A one - group pre - test post - test design was used. In the pre - test, 68.33% of participants had poor knowledge about yoga and meditation?s benefits, while only 10% had good knowledge. After providing a self - instructional module, post - test results showed significant improvement, with 31.67% attaining good knowledge. Statistical analysis (t = - 13.41, p
Keywords: Self - instructional module, Premenopausal phase, elderly women, knowledge, efficacy
How to Cite?: Komalben Nandkishor Joshi, "Efficacy of Health Interventions and Awareness Related to the Pre-Menopausal Phase and its Impact on the Quality of Life among Elderly Women", Volume 14 Issue 6, June 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 774-779, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25610174535, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25610174535