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@article{206195,
        author = {Ms. Roshni Mourya and Dr. K. Latha and Mr. Akshay Deep Deewan and Mrs. Jyoti Kumari and Mr. Purushottam Kumar Purushottam and Mr. Sahid Ahmad and Ms. Sonam Pandey and Ms. Nidhi Banargy},
        title = {A study to assess the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among the menopausal Women in selected rural community.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {907-913},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206195},
        abstract = {Background of the Study: Menopause is a natural biological process characterized by the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the decline in ovarian function. Although it is a normal physiological event, many women experience vasomotor, physical, psychological, and urogenital symptoms that adversely affect their quality of life. The burden of these symptoms is often greater among rural women because of limited awareness, inadequate access to healthcare services, and poor health-seeking behavior. Therefore, assessing the prevalence of menopausal symptoms is essential for planning appropriate healthcare interventions.
Aim of the Study: The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among menopausal women in a selected rural community of Bihar and to determine the association between menopausal symptoms and selected sociodemographic and clinical variables.
Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in a selected rural community of Rohtas district, Bihar. Thirty menopausal women aged 45–55 years who had attained natural menopause and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by randomized sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of two sections: Section A included sociodemographic and clinical variables, while Section B consisted of a structured menopausal symptom assessment questionnaire. The reliability of the tool was established by the test-retest method (r = 0.85). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) to determine the association between menopausal symptoms and selected variables.
Results: The findings of the study revealed that menopausal symptoms were highly prevalent among the participants. Headache (77%), fatigue (77%), mood swings (73%), backache (67%), muscle pain (63%), anxiety (63%), excessive sweating (63%), night sweats (60%), and weight gain (60%) were among the most commonly reported symptoms. Significant associations were observed between menopausal symptoms and selected sociodemographic and clinical variables, including monthly income, family type, years since menopause, history of hysterectomy, irregular menstruation before menopause, religion, and number of living children (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The study concluded that menopausal symptoms are highly prevalent among women residing in rural communities and are significantly associated with several sociodemographic and clinical factors. The findings emphasize the need for community-based health education, early screening, counseling, and appropriate nursing interventions to improve awareness, promote timely healthcare-seeking behavior, and enhance the quality of life of menopausal women in rural areas.},
        keywords = {Menopause, menopausal symptoms, prevalence, menopausal women, rural community, Bihar, quality of life.},
        month = {July},
        }