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[kNAyHR2S-02]Unveiling men’s knowledge on women’s menopause: Insights and predictors focused on urban Bangladesh
*Bilkis Banu1, Nasrin Akter2, Md Jiaur Rahman3 (1. Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) (Bangladesh), 2. University of Sydney (Australia), 3. Hiroshima University (Japan))
キーワード：
Men’s knowledge、Menopause、Reproductive health、Gender awareness
Purpose: In patriarchal societies like Bangladesh, men play a key role in household decisions and health-seeking behaviors. Little is known about their understanding of menopause, which may affect emotional and healthcare support provided to women. This study assessed men's knowledge of menopause and explored its predictors in urban Bangladesh.
Method: This cross-sectional study employed 200 adult men (>=18 years) from five randomly selected areas of Dhaka city. Sample selection used systematic random sampling, and data were collected via a pre-tested questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. Knowledge was measured across components including age of menopause, symptoms, causes, consequences, health facilities, diagnostic procedures, supportive behaviors, physical support, and psychological support. Overall knowledge was categorized as "good" (>=50%) or "poor" (<50%). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and binary logistic regression identified significant predictors of poor menopause knowledge.
Results: Among 200 respondents, 66% demonstrated poor overall knowledge regarding menopause. Education, income, and marriage duration were strongly associated with knowledge level. After model adjustment, lower educational status (AOR = 3.79; 95% CI: 1.58-9.08), shorter marital duration (<20 years) (AOR = 2.24; 95% CI:1.28-8.14), and lower monthly income (<252 USD) (AOR = 2.48; 95% CI: 1.12-5.49) were identified as significant predictors of poor knowledge.
Consideration: Findings should be interpreted considering the cross-sectional design and urban-only sample, highlighting the need for male-focused menopause education programs while limiting causal and rural generalizability.
Conclusion: Urban Bangladeshi men possess limited awareness of women's menopause, particularly those with less education and lower income. Targeted health education programs for men are crucial to enhance empathy, strengthen family support, and improve women's reproductive health outcomes during menopause.
Method: This cross-sectional study employed 200 adult men (>=18 years) from five randomly selected areas of Dhaka city. Sample selection used systematic random sampling, and data were collected via a pre-tested questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. Knowledge was measured across components including age of menopause, symptoms, causes, consequences, health facilities, diagnostic procedures, supportive behaviors, physical support, and psychological support. Overall knowledge was categorized as "good" (>=50%) or "poor" (<50%). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and binary logistic regression identified significant predictors of poor menopause knowledge.
Results: Among 200 respondents, 66% demonstrated poor overall knowledge regarding menopause. Education, income, and marriage duration were strongly associated with knowledge level. After model adjustment, lower educational status (AOR = 3.79; 95% CI: 1.58-9.08), shorter marital duration (<20 years) (AOR = 2.24; 95% CI:1.28-8.14), and lower monthly income (<252 USD) (AOR = 2.48; 95% CI: 1.12-5.49) were identified as significant predictors of poor knowledge.
Consideration: Findings should be interpreted considering the cross-sectional design and urban-only sample, highlighting the need for male-focused menopause education programs while limiting causal and rural generalizability.
Conclusion: Urban Bangladeshi men possess limited awareness of women's menopause, particularly those with less education and lower income. Targeted health education programs for men are crucial to enhance empathy, strengthen family support, and improve women's reproductive health outcomes during menopause.
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