IMB-Based Sleep Hygiene Education for Menopausal Women: Effects on Sleep Quality and Depression
Trial Parameters
Brief 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 Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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.