This study tests the feasibility and acceptability of Waning Moon, a culturally tailored menopause health intervention developed in partnership with the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. Waning Moon is a 4-session integrative medical group visit program delivered by community health workers and prescribing providers. It covers menopause education, complementary health approaches, and community support. Thirty midlife AI/AN women will participate. The study will assess whether the program is feasible to deliver and acceptable to participants and clinical partners.
Inclusion Criteria:
Self-identifies as American Indian or Alaska Native Female, age 35-65 Experiencing menopause-related symptoms (e.g., vasomotor symptoms) Able to attend sessions at UICSL in Salt Lake City, Utah English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
Currently enrolled in another menopause intervention study Do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native Are not experiencing menopause
lisa.taylor-swanson@nurs.utah.edu
Four-session integrative medical group visit program delivered by community health workers with prescribing provider involvement. Sessions cover menopause education, complementary health approaches including acupressure, mindfulness, and herbal supplements, and facilitated community discussion. Participants also complete a follow-up visit at 12 weeks.
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