Knowledge of Coping Strategies of Menopause Possessed by Female Non-Academic Staff of University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Abstract

Menopause is a permanent and natural occurring stage in the life of every woman. It is a sign of end of reproductive life of women. However, irrespective of the fact that menopause is a natural and compulsory stage of a woman’s life, women face some difficulties when it comes. Women require coping strategies in order to adjust with menopause. The study investigated the knowledge of coping strategies among female non-academic staff of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. The population covered 821 female non-academic staff. The multi stage sampling technique was used to pick 270 female non-academics. The reliability of the instrument was tested using Cronbach alpha and reliability coefficient of 0.70 was established. Results revealed that overall level of knowledge of coping strategies for menopause posed by female non-academic staff was high irrespective of age and level of education. Also, there was no significant difference in the knowledge of coping strategies by the respondents based on age and level of education. It was recommended among others that awareness program on menopause be mounted for women of reproductive age which will help them to be aware of menopausal symptoms and coping strategies before getting to that stage.