International Journal of Nursing Education

A study to assess the knowledge, attitude, problems faced and remedial measures adopted by menopausal women, to determine the relationship between the knowledge, attitude, problems faced and remedial measures adopted by menopausal women. A total of 100 menopausal women were selected purposively to collect the data using structured interview schedule for knowledge, attitude scale for attitude and checklist for the problems faced and remedial measures adopted. It was found that 65 menopausal women had average knowledge, 72 had moderately favorable attitude, majority of them were facing different problems and adopted various remedial measures to get relieve of the menopausal problems. Although the menopausal women had average knowledge about menopause, every woman was not using the remedial measures; knowledge had influence on the attitude of menopausal women and their perception of menopausal problems. Some menopausal women sought medical treatment for these problems others used some home remedies. Based on the fi ndings, an informational booklet was developed because there is a need to educate the women about different aspects of menopause and its management at different stages, so that they can adapt to the transitional phase in their life in the best manner.