TIP FAKÜLTESİ PERSONELİNDE ERKEN MENOPOZ VE GETİRECEĞİ SORUNLARLA İLGİLİ FARKINDALIK VE BİLGİ DÜZEYİ

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Özet Amaç: Erken menopoz 45 yaşından önce overlerin fonksiyonunun sona ermesi ile tanımlanmakta olup kadınların fiziksel sağlığını, doğurganlığını ve psikososyal yaşamını olumsuz etkileyen bir durumdur. Aynı zamanda fertilitenin erken kaybına sebep olması nedeniyle birçok kadın için endişe edicidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı ülkemizdeki bir üniversite hastanesinin çalışanlarında erken menopoz konusundaki farkındalık ve bilgi düzeyini değerlendirmektir. Yöntem: Kesitsel tanımlayıcı nitelikteki bu araştırma hastane personeline yüzyüze uygulanan yapılandırılmış bir anket aracılığıyla yürütülmüştür. Katılımcıların demografik özellikleri, yaşam tarzı, menstrüel öyküsü ve erken menopoza dair bilgi düzeyi analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya 100 personel katılmış olup katılımcıların %89’u kadındır. Yaş ortalaması 35,6’dır. Katılımcıların %78’i erken menopozun kemik erimesine yol açabileceğini bilmektedir. Ancak sadece %5’i hormon replasman tedavisinin (HRT) doğurganlığı koruyamayacağını doğru şekilde ifade etmiştir. Katılımcıların %85’i HRT kullanım süresi hakkında bilgi sahibi değildir. Sonuç: Erken menopoz hakkında bilgi düzeyinin sağlık çalışanları arasında dahi yetersiz olduğu görülmektedir. Bu eksikliğin giderilmesi için toplum temelli eğitim kampanyaları kadar sağlık çalışanlarına yönelik yapılandırılmış eğitimler de gereklidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• erken menopoz
• hormon replasman tedavisi
• kemik erimesi

Awareness and Knowledge Level of Early Menopause and Its Consequences Among Medical Faculty Staff

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Abstract Objective: Early menopause, defined as the cessation of ovarian function before the age of 45, is a condition that negatively affects women’s physical health, fertility, and psychosocial well-being. Due to its association with premature loss of fertility, it is also a source of concern for many women. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and knowledge level regarding early menopause among the employees of a university hospital in Türkiye. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using a structured, face-to-face questionnaire administered to hospital staff. Participants’ demographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, menstrual history, and knowledge of early menopause were analyzed. Results: A total of 100 personnel participated, 89% of whom were female. The mean age was 35.6 years. While 78% of participants were aware that early menopause could lead to osteoporosis, only 5% correctly identified that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cannot preserve fertility. Moreover, 85% of participants had no knowledge regarding the recommended duration of HRT use. Conclusion: The findings indicate that knowledge about early menopause is insufficient even among healthcare professionals. Addressing this gap requires not only community-based awareness campaigns but also structured educational programs targeting healthcare workers.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• early menopause
• hormone replacement therapy
• osteoporosis

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