Menopause Knowledge Level and Myth Beliefs

NCT07623603 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Gaziosmanpasa- AUGE
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of the Pecha Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods on menopause knowledge and beliefs in menopause-related myths. By introducing an innovative, concise, focused, and visually based approach to menopause education, this research is expected to strengthen health literacy, reduce myths, and contribute to the development of more positive attitudes toward menopause among women. Furthermore, by evaluating both menopause myths and different educational techniques together, this study is anticipated to be the first in the literature and to serve as a reference for future research. Research questions:

1. 1.Does menopause-related knowledge increase among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
2. 2.Do beliefs in menopause-related myths decrease among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
3. 3.Is there a difference between the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method in terms of women's menopause-related knowledge levels and their beliefs in menopause-related myths?

Conditions

Education; Women's Health; Menopause

Keywords

Education; Women's Health; Menopause; Myths; Pecha kucha

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Menopause Knowledge

  Menopause Knowledge Scale The scale developed by Mete et al. (2024) is a 5-point Likert-type scale. The items of the Menopause Knowledge Scale can be summed, and an increase in the score indicates increased knowledge of menopause. A minimum total score of 14 and a maximum total score of 70 can be obtained from the scale. Knowledge of Menopause Symptoms and Management (Factor 1) consists of questions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, with a minimum score of 9 and a maximum score of 45. General Menopause Knowledge (Factor 2) consists of questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with a minimum score of 5 and a maximum score of 25. The internal consistency Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is 0.917, 0.830 for Factor 1, and 0.908 for Factor 2.

  1 hour

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Menopause Myths

  1 hour

Study Arms (2)

Pecha Kucha

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions.

Behavioral: Pecha Kucha group

PowerPoint group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes.

Behavioral: PowerPoint group

Interventions

Pecha Kucha group BEHAVIORAL

A presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions

Pecha Kucha

PowerPoint group BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes.

PowerPoint group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being between 30 and 65 years of age (the lower age limit of 30 years was determined to establish a methodological threshold between young adulthood, in which menopause perception has not yet developed, and the menopausal transition period)
• Being female
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Not having previously received education about menopause
• Being able to use technological devices
• Being able to understand Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Being outside the 30-65 age range
• Having a history of prior menopause-related education or formal training
• Having cognitive, psychiatric, or medical conditions that could impair the ability to understand and complete the study procedures or questionnaires

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Erbaa, Tokat Province, 60500, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: Parallel Assignment Randomized-controlled

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 22, 2026
• First Posted: June 3, 2026
• Study Start: February 15, 2026
• Primary Completion: February 16, 2026
• Study Completion: February 20, 2026
• Last Updated: June 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)