Knowledge of Women Regarding Menopause Phenomenon: A cross-sectional study

Background: Menopause causes overwhelming physiological, emotional, and social dysfunction that has an impact on women's health. Women may experience compromised bodily functioning if they are unable to identify and report any adverse effects promptly. Many changes affect health, including vaginal dryness, hot flashes, sweating, and emotional changes. These symptoms are believed to be associated with womens health. Women must possess appropriate knowledge concerning health conditions before the onset of menopause to promote wellness and prevent exacerbation of the effects of menopause. Objective: This study attempts to identify the level of Knowledge of Iraqi Kurdish women regarding the Menopause phenomenon in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Kurdistan region of Iraq between November 12, 2021, and April 3, 2022. Data were collected using a purposive sampling technique, and 130 women participated.Results: Most (73.1%) participants were in the pre-menopausal period before the age of 40, while 45.4% claimed that menopause occurred after the age of 55. Most (91.5%) believed estrogen hormones changed during middle age. In addition, 20.8% of the participants had hypertension and feelings of anxiety. Most (74.6%) sought employment at their children's schools. Finally, a high percentage of the sample women had moderate information.Conclusion: Healthcare providers need to prepare and implement educational interventional programs to educate women further and prepare them to improve their health and well-being during this phase of their lives.