Effect of Educational Package based on Individual Empowerment Model on Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem and Quality of Life of Menopausal Women.

Abstract

Background: Menopause is a physiologically normal phase of a woman's life; however, a variety of symptoms may be experienced by many women during this time, which can have a negative impact on their self-efficacy, self-worth, and quality of life. Aim: The research aimed to examine the effect of educational package based on individual empowerment model on self-efficacy, self-esteem and quality of life of menopausal women. Design: The quasi-experimental research design was implemented. Study Setting: The investigation was conducted at the Faculty of Education at Benha University in Qaliobya governorate, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample, 57 menopausal women were recruited Tools: Five primary instruments were implemented: a structured self-administered questionnaire, general self-efficacy scale, Rosenberg self-esteem scale and the Utian quality of life scale Results: At the pre-intervention, 1-month, and 2-month post-intervention phases, menopausal women exhibited a significant improvement in menopausal rating symptoms, self-efficacy, self-esteem, quality of life, and satisfaction with life. Conclusion: Menopausal women exhibited an increase in self-efficacy, self-esteem, quality of life, and satisfaction with life which reflected approval of the research hypothesis. Recommendations: Continuing educational package based on individual empowerment model in other different health care settings in order to enhances' knowledge, self-efficacy and self-esteem, life satisfaction and quality of life of menopausal women with different health problems.