SELF-CARE ACTIONS OF POST MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the self-care actions (SCA) of post-menopausal women in maintaining a healthy and productive life. The study generated a personal profile of the respondents (age, educational attainment, occupation, religious affiliation, and income). It also attempted to determine the health concerns of post-menopausal women and their self-care actions towards these concerns.

The study was conducted at Mindanao State University campus, Mara^wi City where the respondents are either presently employed or have retired. All the 60 respondents are residing at MSU.

The data were mainly gathered and obtained, using the Interview

Questionnaire Schedule. The questionnaire was divided into three parts. The first part included the respondents profile, the second part included the respondents health problems and the third included the self-care actions (SCA) of postmenopausal women.