Women's Knowledge and Experience of the importance of nutrition during Menopause
1.
Are you currently experiencing or have you experienced perimenopause or menopause?
Premenopause--regular periods, no menopausal symptoms
Perimenopause--irregular periods, some menopausal symptoms
Postmenopause--periods stopped
2.
Which symptoms associated with menopause have you experienced? Select all that apply.
Weight gain
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Mood swings
Sleep problems
None of the above
3.
If you have experienced weight gain during menopause, how has it affected your daily life and well-being?
4.
How informed do you feel about the nutritional strategies to manage weight during menopause?
Very informed
Somewhat informed
Not very informed
Not informed at all
5.
What sources have you used to gain information about nutrition during the menopause transition? Select all that apply.
Healthcare provider
Internet
Books
Support groups
Friends or family
Social Media
Magazine
None
6.
What specific dietary changes have you made to manage your weight during menopause?
7.
Have you been given any specific advice regarding the importance of nutrition during the menopause transition for reducing symptoms and to improve heart health and bone health?
Yes
No
8.
Would you find it helpful to have access to specific meal ideas?
Yes
No
9.
Which of the following have you tried for managing weight gain during menopause? Select all that apply.
Regular exercise
Special diets
Nutritional supplements
Medication
No specific action
10.
What is your age range?
Under 30
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and above
11.
What have you found to be most challenging/difficult about any nutritional changes or specific diet you've tried to make during menopause?