Menopause Knowledge Level and Myth Beliefs (Menopause)

The Effect of Pecha Kucha and Traditional Education on Menopause Knowledge Level and Myth Beliefs: Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to compare the effects of the Pecha Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods on menopause knowledge and beliefs in menopause-related myths. By introducing an innovative, concise, focused, and visually based approach to menopause education, this research is expected to strengthen health literacy, reduce myths, and contribute to the development of more positive attitudes toward menopause among women. Furthermore, by evaluating both menopause myths and different educational techniques together, this study is anticipated to be the first in the literature and to serve as a reference for future research.

Research questions:

1. Does menopause-related knowledge increase among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
2. Do beliefs in menopause-related myths decrease among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
3. Is there a difference between the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method in terms of women's menopause-related knowledge levels and their beliefs in menopause-related myths?

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Menopause; Education; Women's Health
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: Pecha Kucha group; Behavioral: PowerPoint group

Detailed Description

Study Type

This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial.

Aim of the Study

This study aims to compare the effects of traditional PowerPoint and Pecha Kucha presentation methods on menopause knowledge and awareness of menopause myths among women in Türkiye.

Study Population and Sample

The study will be conducted online across Türkiye. Participants will be recruited via an Instagram announcement, and educational sessions will be delivered through Google Meet. Women who voluntarily apply through the online registration form and meet the eligibility criteria will be included.

Sample size was calculated using G*Power version 3.1.9.3. Since no similar study examining the effects of PowerPoint and Pecha Kucha presentation methods on menopause knowledge and awareness of menopause myths was identified in the literature, a large effect size was assumed (Cohen's d = 0.70) (Cohen, 1992). Based on a significance level of α = 0.05 and statistical power of 80% (1-β = 0.80), the minimum sample size was calculated as 72 participants, with 36 participants allocated to each group.

Randomization and Blinding

Eligible participants will be assigned independent identification codes by a researcher not involved in data analysis. Randomization will be performed using the "List Randomizer" tool on Random.org with a 1:1 allocation ratio. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Pecha Kucha (P-K) group or the PowerPoint (PPT) group.

Participants will be informed that a menopause-related educational study is being conducted but will not be informed about the Pecha Kucha method before allocation. Outcome data will be analyzed by an independent statistician blinded to group assignments.

Intervention Pecha Kucha Group (P-K)

Participants in the P-K group will receive menopause education through the Pecha Kucha presentation format consisting of 20 slides displayed for 20 seconds each (total duration: 6 minutes and 40 seconds). The presentation will include highly visual materials with minimal text.

PowerPoint Group (PPT)

Participants in the PPT group will receive the same educational content using a traditional PowerPoint presentation format. The session will consist of approximately 30 slides and last 30-35 minutes.

Both groups will be trained by the same educator in separate online sessions. Educational content will include:

Definition and physiology of menopause Hormonal changes during menopause Vasomotor, urogenital, and psychosocial symptoms Common menopause myths and misconceptions Effects of myths on women's health and quality of life Evidence-based menopause information Healthy lifestyle behaviors during menopause Data Collection Procedure

Online questionnaires will be completed immediately before and after the educational intervention. Data collection will be conducted via Google Meet in a single-session format, and completion of the forms will require approximately 10-15 minutes.

Statistical Analysis

Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.0. Descriptive statistics will be presented as frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Normality will be assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Within-group pretest-posttest comparisons will be analyzed using paired samples t-tests, while between-group differences will be assessed using independent samples t-tests. Non-parametric equivalents (Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test) will be used for non-normally distributed data. Statistical significance will be accepted at p < 0.05.

Ethical Considerations

Ethical approval will be obtained from the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Human Research Ethics Committee. Written and verbal informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection. Participant confidentiality will be maintained, and personal data will be used solely for research purposes. Participants may withdraw from the study at any stage without penalty. The study will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 500
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey (Türkiye)
  • Tokat Province
    • Erbaa, Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 60500
      • Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between 30 and 65 years of age (the lower age limit of 30 years was determined to establish a methodological threshold between young adulthood, in which menopause perception has not yet developed, and the menopausal transition period)
• Being female
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Not having previously received education about menopause
• Being able to use technological devices
• Being able to understand Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being outside the 30-65 age range
• Having a history of prior menopause-related education or formal training
• Having cognitive, psychiatric, or medical conditions that could impair the ability to understand and complete the study procedures or questionnaires

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Pecha Kucha; A presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions.	Behavioral: Pecha Kucha group; A presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions
Active Comparator: PowerPoint group; Participants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes.	Behavioral: PowerPoint group; Participants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Menopause Knowledge	Menopause Knowledge Scale The scale developed by Mete et al. (2024) is a 5-point Likert-type scale. The items of the Menopause Knowledge Scale can be summed, and an increase in the score indicates increased knowledge of menopause. A minimum total score of 14 and a maximum total score of 70 can be obtained from the scale. Knowledge of Menopause Symptoms and Management (Factor 1) consists of questions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, with a minimum score of 9 and a maximum score of 45. General Menopause Knowledge (Factor 2) consists of questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with a minimum score of 5 and a maximum score of 25. The internal consistency Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is 0.917, 0.830 for Factor 1, and 0.908 for Factor 2.	1 hour

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Menopause Myths	Menopause Myths Scale The Menopause Myths Scale (MMS), developed by Erol and Beydağ (2025), is a 5-point Likert-type scale designed to assess misconceptions about the menopausal process. The scale consists of 13 items and three sub-dimensions. The sub-dimensions are: "Myths regarding the impact on sexual life" (items 1-6), "Myths regarding the impact on family and social life" (items 7-10), and "Myths regarding the impact on mental health" (items 11-13). In the study where the scale was developed, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was determined as 0.87; it was reported as 0.85 for the sub-dimensions "Myths regarding the impact on sexual life", and 0.79 for "Myths regarding the impact on family and social life" and "Myths regarding the impact on mental health". The maximum score that can be obtained from the scale is 65. The minimum score is 13. It is stated that as the score increases, the belief in myths also increases.	1 hour

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): February 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Actual): February 16, 2026
• Study Completion (Actual): February 20, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: May 22, 2026
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 28, 2026
• First Posted (Actual): June 3, 2026

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): June 3, 2026
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 28, 2026
• Last Verified: May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Menopause; Education; Women's Health; Myths; Pecha kucha
• Other Study ID Numbers: Gaziosmanpasa- AUGE

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No