Effectiveness of Roy Adaptation Model on Self Body Image among Employed Women with Peri-Menopausal Symptoms.

Background: Peri-menopause period is a milestone in a woman's life, with accompanying bodily changes and symptoms that can have a profound effect on her body image. Aim of the study: To examine the effect of application of Roy adaptation model on coping with peri- menopausal symptoms and self-body image among employee women. Subjects and Method: Study design: A quasi-experimental design was used. Setting: Study was conducted at Menoufia University administrative building, Menoufia Governorate Egypt. Study Subjects: A convenient sample of 100 administrative employed women at menopausal age (45-55 years) who working in administrative building. Tools: Self Administered Socio-demographic & Reproductive Characteristics Questionnaire, Menopausal Rating Scale, Roy Adaptation Model Scale. Results: Highly significant improvement in the percentages of "Effective Adaptation behavior" responses, in each of the four subunits. Physiological mode, self-concept mode, Role function mode and Interdependence mode. Finally, a high significant positive correlation between total score of Roy Adaptation behavior and post intervention total score of body self-image. Conclusion: Implementation of educational intervention based on Roy adaptation model has positive consequences on improving women's coping ability regarding peri-menopausal period and its related risk factors. Recommendation: Re- implementation of the study at different settings including women across their life span to promote self-body positivity, Raising awareness about menopause and its impact on women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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