Cognition of Menopausal Coping Mechanisms among Rural Women

Abstract

Women stand the risk of numerous health conditions as they advance in age and one of such conditions is the cessation of menstruation commonly called menopause. Ensuring healthy aging depends on the woman's ability to cope with menopause. The purpose of this research was to investigate the level of cognition of menopausal coping strategies among rural resident women in Uke community of Anambra State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. The sample consisted of 204 resident women aged 45 years and above. There was no sampling procedure, all the subjects were used. A structured interview was the major instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed. The result of the study revealed that the respondents have a low level of cognition of menopausal coping strategies. The level of education, ages, and religious affiliations of the respondents was recommended among others that community health talks on menopause should be periodically organized at the grassroots to enlighten rural resident women on menopausal coping strategies for healthy aging.