Category: Health Literacy
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Reframing Menopause: Stories of Learning, Struggle, and Empowerment
This post explores the lived experiences of menopause among seven Canadian women aged 53 to 74. Through a qualitative narrative inquiry, informed by critical feminist and transformative learning theory, it examines how women learned about menopause and what shaped that learning. The study revealed three key themes: embodied realities and self-perception; community and dialogue as…
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Taking a Break to Share Exciting News!
I am excited to announce that I have been accepted to present at the 2025 CASAE Conference in Toronto! The conference will be held at George Brown College from June 3rd to 5th. I am honoured to share my research and connect with other scholars and educators. In my presentation, I will explore the societal…
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Podcast Menopause: Unmuted on Women’s Perceptions of Menopause
Podcasts have surged in popularity since the pandemic, and I’ve found them to be an excellent source of knowledge and entertainment. They offer a unique opportunity to dive into a myriad of topics all at once. While working on my thesis, I recently stumbled upon a study highlighting the podcast “Menopause:Unmuted.” What caught my attention…
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Educational Needs of Women During Menopause
We know that menopause is a significant phase in a woman’s life, and understanding the educational gaps related to menopause is critical. This study focuses on identifying women’s health needs during this time. Researchers thoroughly searched all the databases (such as Scopus, PubMed, Scientific Information Database, and Web of Science) to find studies, reviews, meta-analyses,…
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Women, Menopause and Menopause Learning: A Critical Feminist Analysis
Menopause, a significant biological event, has historically been medicalized and often associated with negative societal perceptions. The research study aimed to explore the lived experiences and understanding of menopause among women through a qualitative narrative inquiry approach, investigating how women learn about menopause and the influences that shape their learning. I was particularly interested in…