A descriptive study to assess the biopsychosocial problems among menopausal women in selected areas of Jalandhar, Punjab, 2015

“Menopause is an event in life, not a disease.” The WHO defines menopause as ‘the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian follicular activity’. The normal age for the occurrence of menopause is between the age of 40–60 years. During menopause the women experiences Biopsychosocial problems and they affect each woman to a different extent.

The main aim of the study was to assess Biopsychosocial problems among menopausal women in order to improve their quality of life by providing pamphlet on management of menopausal symptoms. For this study descriptive research design was used. The study was conducted on 100 of menopausal women in the age group of 40–60 years the selected areas i.e. Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Nagar, Preet Nagar, Maqsudan Bye Pass, Moti Nagar, Gobind Nagar, Tagore Nagar, Garha, Santokhpura of Jalandhar, Punjab that was in age group 40–60 years. Sample was selected by convenience sampling technique & study was conducted in selected areas of Jalandhar, Punjab. Data was obtained by Socio-demographic variables and Modified menopause rating scale.

Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Tables and Bar diagrams were used to depict the findings. The mean Biopsychosocial problems score was 14.29. Maximum of 74 (74.00%) Menopausal Women had mild Biopsychosocial Problems and least 26 (26.00%) menopausal women who had moderate Biopsychosocial problems. Selected socio demographic variables i.e. hormonal replacement therapy and physician check-up for menopause had impact on Biopsychosocial problems among menopausal women.