ABSTRACT
This study aims to assess the efficacy of Self - care practices on promoting quality of life of diabetic women with menopausal symptoms. A quasi - experimental design was used. The study was carried out in diabetic clinics of Maternity Hospital and Ain Shams University Hospital, affiliated to Ain Shams University. A purposive sample included 130 diabetic women with the age above 40 years, visiting the diabetic clinic over a period of three months. Tools: 1] An interviewing questionnaire sheet [pre / post tests] to determine women's knowledge about Self - care practices during menopause, 2] Menopausal symptoms assessment sheet [pre / post tests] and 3] An observation check list [pre / post tests], to assess women's practical skills regarding to self care. There are statistically significant differences between women's knowledge and practices in pre / post tests added to significant reduction in the menopausal symptoms disturbances in post test, which reveals women's QOL improvement. Acquisition of self - care practices through training intervention were helpful in promoting QOL for diabetic women with menopausal symptoms. Training sessions about self care practices during menopause should be generalized for the diabetic women. Further studies are required to study the effect of menopausal symptoms on the women's activities of daily living