RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07299903

IMB-Based Sleep Hygiene Education for Menopausal Women: Effects on Sleep Quality and Depression

The Effect of Information, Motivation, Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model-Based Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Quality and Depression Level in Menopausal Women: A Methodological and Experimental Study

Sponsor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Insomnia Depressive Symptoms

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of sleep hygiene education on sleep quality and depression in women during menopause. Women will be randomly assigned to either an education group or a control group. The education group will receive training based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model. Sleep quality and depression levels will be measured before and after the education. The results will provide insight into whether sleep hygiene education can improve sleep quality and reduce depression in menopausal women.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Being in menopause
Being between 40 and 60 years of age
Having a low sleep quality score according to the Menopause-Specific Sleep Quality Scale.
Being willing to participate in the study.
Having no physical or mental disabilities that would hinder communication.
Having technology (smartphone, tablet, or computer) with internet access and the ability to participate in online training.

Exclusion Criteria6

Having a history of receiving psychological support.
Having been diagnosed with a chronic psychiatric illness (previously diagnosed depression, anxiety disorder, etc.).
Having a neurological or chronic systemic illness that may affect sleep quality.
Being treated for a sleep disorder (receiving medication or psychotherapy).
Receiving hormone replacement therapy (HT).
Having received sleep hygiene training/therapy within the last 6 months.