The effect of the electronic platform of menopausal health screen system and counseling intervention on the empowerment of menopausal women: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract

This article explores the efficacy of the electronic platform of menopausal health screen system (EPMHSS) and counseling intervention on the empowerment of menopausal women, seventy four participants were randomly assigned to this study. The intervention group significantly relieved menopausal disturbance, reduced uncertainty, increased health behaviors, and decreased waist circumference after the fourth and eighth week compared with the control group. Our results proved that EPMHSS and counseling would help menopausal women to become more aware of their health, as a result, effectively empowered themselves to take actions for improving their health.

Acknowledgements

Sincere appreciation is extended to the women who participated in the interviews and to Chang Gung Medical Research Program in Taiwan for funding this study.

Authorship Statement

PSL, CLL and LIT designed the study. PSL collected the data. PSL and CYL analyzed the data. PSL and CLL prepared the manuscript. All authors approved the final version for submission.

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Funding

This study was supported by a grant CMRPG3B1501, from the Chang Gung Medical Research Program, Taiwan.