Guided Imagery in Perimenopausal Women

The Effect of Guided Imagery on Quality of Life and Insomnia in Perimenopausal Women

The study will be conducted in two groups as guided imagery and control. Participants will be approached at the Public Education Center. After perimenopausal women are evaluated according to eligibility criteria, those who are eligible will be informed about the research and written informed consent will be obtained from those who agree. Random assignment of women to the study groups will be carried out using randomization.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between 45-59 years of age

• Being in the perimenopausal period according to the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria (stage +1 or +2)

  • Early menopausal transition (STRAW -2): menstrual cycle length varies by 7 days or more
  • Late menopausal transition (STRAW -1): amenorrhea lasting 60 days or longer

• Having entered natural menopause in postmenopausal women

• Scoring above 10 on the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale

• Owning a smartphone

• Ability to understand and speak Turkish

• No hearing impairment

• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having received or currently receiving hormone replacement therapy
• Alcohol use
• Practicing another mind-body intervention
• Having a diagnosed disease that may cause sleep disorders and receiving medical treatment
• Having a diagnosed disease that may significantly affect quality of life and receiving medical treatment