Educational Materials to Enhance Menopausal Health Literacy Among Women in Makongeni, Kenya
Jayatilaka, Yapa; Olayeni, Eniola (2025)
2025
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Approximately one billion women worldwide experience menopause. This natural biological process presents some health challenges. Menopause is often ignored in Africa’s health discussions, especially in rural regions with a deficit of health care and education.
The purpose of this thesis was to develop and implement educational materials on menopause to improve the health literacy of women in Makongeni, Kenya. Collaborate with community-based organization Home Street Home (HSH) to effectively fill this gap by creating easy-to-understand training materials in plain English. Using the Waterfall project management model, the project was a structured training program for women aged 35 to 65.
Through workshops, expert talks, and other easy-to-access resources, this project raised awareness among women about perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. The thesis described the theoretical basis, methodology, and implementation plan, with a SWOT analysis and ethical aspects. Using academic supervision and local expertise, the project aimed to reduce stigma and improve the productivity and quality of life of women in the area. The recommendations were aimed at the future perspective on women's health in Kenya.
The purpose of this thesis was to develop and implement educational materials on menopause to improve the health literacy of women in Makongeni, Kenya. Collaborate with community-based organization Home Street Home (HSH) to effectively fill this gap by creating easy-to-understand training materials in plain English. Using the Waterfall project management model, the project was a structured training program for women aged 35 to 65.
Through workshops, expert talks, and other easy-to-access resources, this project raised awareness among women about perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. The thesis described the theoretical basis, methodology, and implementation plan, with a SWOT analysis and ethical aspects. Using academic supervision and local expertise, the project aimed to reduce stigma and improve the productivity and quality of life of women in the area. The recommendations were aimed at the future perspective on women's health in Kenya.