Study to Assess the Coping Strategies on Selected TriDimensional Problems among Peri-Menopausal Women

Abstract

Introduction: Women have a more complex phase of old age than men because of the dominant effect of hormonal changes in the women. There are number of strategies that can assist women to achieve a smooth transition to peri-menopausal process. Although Peri-menopause is an universal experience for women, the experience is not universal. The onset and duration is indefinite and end is un predictable. The feeling of Peri- menopausal symptoms varies from women to women and there is no fixed pattern and no chain of events. Aim of the Study: The aim of the study is to assess the coping strategies on selected tri-dimensional problems among peri- menopausal women. Material & Method: A quantitative approach with descriptive research design was adopted. By Purposive sampling technique 150 women were selected. Data was collected by structured interview schedule. Analysis of data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Study findings shows that in physical symptoms, majority (82%) of the peri-menopausal women experienced joint pain, in psychological symptoms, majority (88.6%) of the peri-menopausal women experienced sadness and in social problems, most (79.3%) of the peri-menopausal women experienced altered social communication. Conclusion: It shows that majority of peri-menopausal women were having fair and poor coping strategies to deal with selected tri-dimensional problems.