Sleep Disorders and Quality of Life of Women in Menopausal Transition and Postmenopausal Assisted in Primary Health Care: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study Protocol

Abstract

Aims: The objective of the study will be to evaluate the presence of sleep disorders, sleep quality and life of women in the menopausal transition and postmenopausal assisted in primary health care (PHC) in Divinópolis/MG. Study Design: Cross-sectional observational. Place and Duration of Study: PHC in the municipality of Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil, between January and December 2023. Material and Methods: The present study will be carried out by professors and students of the University of the State of Minas Gerais (UEMG), Divinópolis Unit, with women recruited from PHC in the municipality of Divinópolis/MG, after consenting to participate in the study, by signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF). The sample will be consecutive and of convenience and then stratified according to sociodemographic variables, presence or absence of sleep disorders, sleep quality, quality of life and other variables pertinent to the study. Discussion: Due to the lack of professional performance in primary care for sleep disorders,                           it is necessary to study the concomitant changes between the menopausal transition and postmenopausal processes. Given the aspects related to these disorders, there is a need for a more in-depth look at the factors that can interfere with sleep quality during this transition. Conclusion: This study protocol aims to investigate sleep disorders and the quality of sleep and life in women during the menopausal and postmenopausal transition phases. The research seeks to identify data demonstrating the changes that occur during these phases.