A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Post-Menopausal Women Regarding the Effects of Pranayama on Post-Menopausal Symptoms
April 2022
in “
International Journal of Nursing Education
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TLDR Post-menopausal women have average knowledge about pranayama's effects on their symptoms.
The study assessed the knowledge of 100 post-menopausal women in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, regarding the effects of pranayama on post-menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, and fatigue. Using a structured questionnaire and descriptive statistics, it was found that the participants had an average level of knowledge, with a mean score of 67.92 and a standard deviation of 8.79. The mode and median scores were both 66, indicating a consistent level of understanding among the participants.