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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Knowledge and dietary management in menopause transition among health practitioners in Kaduna State
Authors
Aliyu S T, Umar H J, Achimugu E O
Abstract
Menopause marks the permanent cessation of menstruation and represents
a major physiological transition in women, typically occurring between 45 and
55 years. It is characterized by fluctuating levels of estrogen and
progesterone, which influence metabolism, lipid profile, bone health, body
composition, and cardiovascular risk. The objective of this research is to
determine the Knowledge, and Dietary Management in Menopause Transition among
Health Practitioners in Kaduna State. The study adopted a cross-sectional
descriptive research design. The study was conducted in Kaduna South Local
Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The data were exported from the
e-questionnaire platform and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive
statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations,
were used to summarize demographic characteristics, knowledge. The findings
reveal relatively high awareness of general menopause symptoms, with 72.5% of
practitioners reporting basic knowledge of menopausal transition. The
explanations provided by respondents demonstrate emerging awareness of concepts
such as antioxidant protection, hormonal balance, and the impact of diet on
weight control. These views correspond with recent studies linking healthy
dietary habits to reduced vasomotor symptoms, improved sleep, and enhanced
metabolic health during menopause.
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Pages:90-93
How to cite this article:
Aliyu S T, Umar H J, Achimugu E O "Knowledge and dietary management in menopause transition among health practitioners in Kaduna State". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 90-93
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