RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07599319

Avatar-Based Education and Counseling for Spousal Support During Menopause

Effect of an Avatar-Based Education and Counseling Program on Spousal Support During Menopause

Sponsor

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

Enrollment

280 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Menopause

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an avatar-based education and counseling program in increasing spousal support during menopause. The study will include menopausal women and their spouses. Participants will be assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a structured online avatar-based education and counseling program, while the control group will receive routine care. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention, as well as during follow-up periods.

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

Women aged between 45 and 60 years
Being in the menopausal period
Married and living with their spouse
Able to speak, read, and write in Turkish
Able to communicate effectively
Willing to participate in the study
Having a spouse who is willing to participate
Spouses who have internet access and are able to use digital devices

Exclusion Criteria5

Women or their spouses with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders requiring treatment
Women whose spouses have serious physical or mental health problems that may prevent providing support
Women who experienced early menopause (before age 45)
Couples who are married but not living together
Women and their spouses who participated in the first (qualitative) phase of the study

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Interventions

OTHERAvatar-supported menopause education and counseling program

The primary intervention of the study, the education and counseling program, will be delivered to participants assigned to two groups through four online sessions. During the sessions, an avatar will be used to present the educational and counseling content in order to enable participants to ask questions more comfortably and express themselves, particularly on issues related to their private lives. In addition, the educational materials will be shared with participants' mobile phones via WhatsApp, and participants will be able to ask questions through WhatsApp communication.