Caria: Digital Intervention for Menopause Symptom
Caria: Digital Intervention for Menopause Symptom
Menopause is the time of life when menstrual cycles cease. Women typically spend 30-40% of their lives in menopause. Individual experiences of menopause vary and although some women do not experience any significant symptoms, common symptoms include vasomotor dysfunction, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disturbances, urinary incontinence, cognitive changes, somatic complaints and sexual dysfunction. Reduced quality of life can occur as a result of these symptoms. A mobile app has been developed to reduce the impact of these symptoms using a variety of behavioral change techniques including education, goal setting, motivational enhancement, social support and cognitive behavioral approaches. Participants will complete self report assessments of women's symptoms and QOL at baseline, 3 weeks and 6 weeks of app use.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women with variable menstrual cycles (menopausal transition) or those who were more than 1 year from their last menstrual period (postmenopause)
Hot flash/night sweats should be experienced as problematic (as indicated by an average score of 2 or higher on three items of the Hot Flush Rating Scale
Elevated score on at least one measure - either depression (PHQ8=10 or greater, sleep (PSQI of 5 or greater) or anxiety (GAD7=10 or greater)
Own an apple device able to run the Caria app
English speaking
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