Samreen Kazmi, Asifa Khuwaja, Rekha.
To determine knowledge of post-menopausal women regarding menopause.
Pak J Surg Jan ;35(2):169-73.

Objective: To assess knowledge in post-menopausal women regarding menopausal symptoms. Material and Methods: This is cross sectional study conducted at department of Gyne Obs Sobrhaj Maternity Hospital Karachi from (November 06, 2014 to May 05, 2015) women attending Obstetrics and Gynecology department were interviewed for menopausal knowledge. For every correct response one mark was given and those scored 70% or more was considered as knowledgeable. Results: Mean duration of menopause was 3.17+-1.21 years. Less than equal to matric educational status was found in majority of the patients (50.20%). Economical status of majority of the patients (45.60%) was poor. Adequate level of knowledge was found in 35.50% patients. Conclusion: In our study more than 25% of post-menopausal women had adequate knowledge regarding menopause.

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