Efficacy of Health Interventions and Awareness Programs Related to the Pre-Menopausal Phase and The Impact on Quality of Life

Abstract

The pre - menopausal phase brings several hormonals, physical, and psychological changes that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. Common symptoms during this period include mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and reduced concentration. These changes are largely due to a decline in estrogen and progesterone levels. Yoga and meditation have shown positive effects in managing such psychological symptoms by promoting relaxation and mental well - being. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga and meditation in improving knowledge and psychological health among pre - menopausal women in rural areas of Jamnagar, Gujarat. A one - group pre - test post - test design was used. In the pre - test, 68.33% of participants had poor knowledge about yoga and meditation’s benefits, while only 10% had good knowledge. After providing a self - instructional module, post - test results showed significant improvement, with 31.67% attaining good knowledge. Statistical analysis (t = - 13.41, p < 0.05) confirmed the effectiveness of the intervention. Among demographic variables, a significant association was found only with prior knowledge. The study concludes that structured educational tools like yoga and meditation modules can play a crucial role in enhancing awareness and managing psychological symptoms in pre - menopausal women.