Online Avatar-Based Education and Counseling to Increase Spousal Support During Menopause for Women Aged 45 to 60

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how an avatar-based education and counseling program can increase spousal support for women during menopause. The study involves menopausal women aged 45 to 60 and their spouses, using a randomized controlled design to compare the programs impact against routine care. The program builds on previous findings and literature to improve knowledge, communication, empathy, and supportive behaviors between spouses. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will take part in four online sessions featuring an avatar that presents educational and counseling content, allowing participants to ask questions comfortably, especially about private matters. Educational materials will also be shared via WhatsApp, enabling ongoing communication. The control group will receive routine care without additional intervention. Participants will be assessed before the program begins, immediately after the sessions, and during follow-up at 1, 2, and 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in spousal support using the Menopause Spousal Support Scale and menopause knowledge using a validated questionnaire. The study will monitor how outcomes differ over time between those receiving the avatar-based program and those receiving routine care.

Avatar-Based Education and Counseling for Spousal Support During Menopause