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- MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2020Complementary and Alternative Medicine Methods Used for Sleep Disturbance in Menopause
Özcan, Handan; Çakmak, Suzan; Salman, Ebru
Objective: One of the most common complaints observed during the menopausal period is sleep disorders, affecting 40%-60% women. In this study, we aimed to determine complementary and clternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal women experiencing sleep disturbances, and the prevalence and influencing factors of sleep disturbance. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we included menopausal women experiencing sleeplessness [>= 4 degree of discomfort according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)] (n=201). A questionnaire and the CAM Scale were used to collect data. The necessary institutional and ethical committee permissions were obtained. Results: The mean age of the menopausal women was 47.23 +/- 4.53 [minimum (min)- maximum (max), 30-60] years, and their mean VAS for insomnia was 5.20 +/- 1.12 (min-max, 4-9). The following methods were used by the women to overcome insomnia: herbal supplements (96.6%), dietary supplements (98.8%), religious practices (95.7%), and mind-body practices (76.9%). The most common methods were fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products, honey, linden tea, rosehip, prayer, pray, and music. Approximately 70.5% women expressed that the method they used was effective. Conclusion: Almost all menopausal women used any method of CAM. Further studies on the effectiveness of these methods as well as the training to be provided and the information dissemination by healthcare professionals are recommended.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2019Scopus SJRQ3Complementary and alternative treatment methods for menopausal hot flashes used in Turkey
Ozcan, Handan; Çolak, Pınar; Oturgan, Berna; Gülsever, Esra
Objective: Study was planned to determine complementary and alternative treatment methods for menopausal hot flashes. Methods: Women who reported their discomfort of hot flashes as a degree of discomfort of 4 or more according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were included in the study (n:356). In data collection, Questionnaire Form and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches Scale were used. Results: The average age of the women was 56.65±6.05 and the average age of menopause was 46.39±5.25. According to VAS, the average severity of hot flashes was 7.85±1.83. Women with obesity and any chronic disease were more likely to have hot flashes. It was determined that 73.6% of women in the menopausal period were using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). It was determined that women were using herbal supplements, dietary supplements, mind-body practices and religious practices against the discomfort of hot flashes. 72% of women using CAM stated that the method used was effective. Conclusions: Women who use CAM usually use it with information that is out of the knowledge of health profession and lack of information. It is recommended to carry out extensive studies for CAM methods and the mechanisms of action that women use.
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