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

Sabola, Nabila El Sayed; Ahmed, Naglaa Abdelmawgoud; Amer, , Hemat Mostafa; Abdo, Walaa Mohamed

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2024.375691

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

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Professor, Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University Egypt.

² Assistant Professor, Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt

³ Master Student, Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University.Egypt. Clinical Instructor, El Shohadaa Technical Nursing School, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2024.375691

Abstract

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