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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Knowledge, Awareness, Attitudes and Practices toward Perimenopausal Symptoms among Saudi Females.

Mohammed A Aljunaid, Lojain Nasser Alruwaili, Hamzah Yahya Alhajuj, Mohammed Talal Musslem, Hussain Hasan Jamal

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammed A AljunaidDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-9650-8623
Lojain Nasser AlruwailiFaculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
Hamzah Yahya AlhajujFaculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Talal MusslemFaculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8924-8963
Hussain Hasan JamalKing Abdullah Medical Complex, Ministry of Health (Moh), Jeddah 23816, Saudi Arabia.
University of Jeddah · SAMinistry of Health · SA

Funding

the University of Jeddah UJ-23-FR-5
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Women's knowledge about perimenopause plays a crucial role in shaping their perception of related illnesses, influencing coping strategies, treatment adherence, and the overall management of this life stage. This cross-sectional study assessed the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding perimenopause among 409 Saudi women attending primary healthcare centers. Participants completed a structured questionnaire addressing demographic data, awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to perimenopause. While 75.3% of the participants were aware of perimenopause, only 17.4% could identify more than 10 out of 20 perimenopause symptoms. Commonly recognized symptoms included menstrual irregularity (67.7%), mood swings (66.0%), and mood fluctuations (50.4%). Only 23.0% had optimal knowledge about perimenopause complications. Additionally, 73.3% had not consulted a doctor for perimenopause-related issues. An analysis of the overall knowledge score showed a mean (SD) = 14.82 (5.64) out of 34. The level of knowledge was independently associated with a higher educational level, more frequent perimenopause symptoms, and regular doctor visits. This study reveals high awareness but insufficient knowledge among Saudi women regarding perimenopause symptoms and complications associated with higher perimenopause morbidity and a lack of engagement with healthcare professionals. It underscores the need for early and continued education on perimenopause, improved doctor-patient communication, and specific interventions to boost knowledge and attitudes toward perimenopause.

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attitudesawarenessknowledgeperimenopausepracticeSaudi

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PMID38540642
PMCPMC10969891
OpenAlexW4392912011

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