Effect of Back Message on Sleep Pattern among Menopausal Women

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Nursing Specialist at Tukh Central Hospital, Egypt

2 Professor of Obstetrics &Woman's Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing -Benha University, Egypt

3 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing –Benha University, Egypt

4 Lecturer of Obstetrics and Woman's Health Nursing –Benha University, Egypt

Abstract

 Background: Menopause is the time that marks the end of women menstrual cycles and
diagnosed after women stay 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in
women 40s or 50s. Aim of the research: Was to evaluate effect of back message on sleep Pattern
among menopausal women. Research design: Quasi- experimental study was utilized to fulfill the
aim of the study. Setting: conducted at obstetrics and gynecological outpatient clinic affiliated to
the Benha university hospital. Sample: A purposive sample was used the sample size was (120)
menopausal women were included in the study. Tools of data collection: Data was collected by
using two tools Tool (I):- Interviewing questionnaire sheet Tool (II) Pittsburgh sleep quality index
(PSQI). Results: There was statistically significant difference between studied sample regarding
knowledge of menopause, sleep pattern and back massage pre and post intervention. There was
significant improvement in sleep among studied sample post intervention compared to preintervention. Conclusion: Back massage had positive effect on menopausal women as promoting
sleep pattern, Applying back massage would improve quality of sleep pattern among menopausal
women post intervention than pre intervention. Recommendations: Developing periodic awareness
program for menopausal women to enhance their knowledge regarding effect of back massage on
promoting sleep pattern 

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 4, Issue 2
July 2023
Pages 274-286

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