Tharani, S (2010) The Level of Stress and Coping Abilities among Menopausal Women residing at Manamadurai in Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu. Masters thesis, Matha College of Nursing, Manamadurai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Menopause is a major transitional point in women’s life. The hormonal changes during menopausal period cause irregular menstrual period, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, heart diseases, mood swing, forgetfulness, insomnia, depression and anxiety. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: A study to determine the level of stress and coping abilities among menopausal women residing at Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil nadu. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: A descriptive approach was used for the present study. The study population comprised of women between the age group of 45 – 55 and attained menopause and within the duration of 6 months–6 years. The sample size is 60. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect the data. OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the level of stress experienced by the menopausal women. 2. To assess the level of coping abilities used by the menopausal women. 3. To correlate stress and coping abilities among menopausal women. 4. To find out the association between level of stress and the selected demographic variables such as age, educational status, marital status, number of children, religion, occupation, income, type of family, age at menarche, age at menopause, duration of menopause and dietary pattern. 5. To find out the association between coping abilities and the selected demographic variables such as age, educational status, marital status, number of children, religion, occupation, income, type of family, age at menarche, age at menopause, duration of menopause and dietary pattern. HYPOTHESIS: ❖ There will be a significant relationship between the stress and coping abilities among menopausal women. ❖ There will be a significant association between the level of stress and selected demographic variables such as age, educational status, marital status, number of children, religion, occupation, income, type of family, age at menarche, age at menopause, duration of menopause and dietary pattern. ❖ There will be a significant association between coping abilities and selected demographic variables such as age, educational status, marital status, number of children, religion, occupation, income, type of family, age at menarche, age at menopause, duration of menopause and dietary pattern. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: I. FINDINGS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA: ❖ Maximum number of respondent 26 (43%) were between 51-55 Years of age. ❖ Most of the subjects 44 (73%) studied up to school level. ❖ Majority of the subjects 52 (87%) were married. ❖ Among the subjects 50 (83%) had two and more than two children. ❖ Most of the women 46 (76%) belonged to Hindu religion. ❖ Among the respondent 48 (80%) were house wife. ❖ Maximum number of samples 33 (55%) had the family income of Rs. 5000- Rs.10000. ❖ Most of the menopausal women 32 (53%) lived in nuclear family. ❖ Majority of the women 34 (56%) attained menarche at the age between 10-13 years. ❖ Among the respondent, 30 (50%) attained menopause during 40-45 years of age. ❖ Most of the subjects, 27 (45%) were in the duration of 3-4 years of menopause. ❖ Maximum number of menopausal women 35 (58%) were non-vegetarian. II. FINDINGS ON LEVEL OF STRESS: ❖ Majority of the subjects, 40 (66.67%) had moderate level of stress. And only 7 (11.67%) were having high perceived stress. III. FINDINGS ON LEVEL OF COPING: ❖ Most of the respondents, 45 (75%) had moderate coping and only 3 women (5%) had good coping abilities. IV.FINDINGS ON ASSOCIATION BETWEEN STRESS AND COPING:- ❖ There is a negative correlation (-0.88) between stress and coping abilities. ❖ There is a significant association between level of stress and selected demographic variables such as marital status, number of children and occupation. ❖ There is a significant association between level of coping abilities and selected demographic variables such as educational status, occupation and dietary pattern. RECOMMENDATION: • A Comparative study could be carried out to explore the coping abilities adopted by rural and urban women. • A qualitative study could be carried out to explore in depth of each of the menopausal problem & ways to manage it. • A Comparative study could be done to assess the perception of menopausal problem among those who underwent a surgical menopause composed to those who had a natural menopause. • A comparative study could be done to determine the extent of problem in women on Hormonal Replacement Therapy with women who are not on Hormonal Replacement Therapy. • A Study can be conducted to find out the attitude of family members towards menopause. CONCLUSION: During the menopausal period women additionally focus lots on physiological, psychological & social challenges mostly because of the change in hormonal level & cessation of gonad function. The whole process occurs mostly around 40-55 years. Menopause often stressful but this does not make it a disease.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Reg.No.30085424 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Level of Stress and Coping Abilities, Menopausal Women, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Aug 2020 17:38 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2020 16:10 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/12943 |
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