Menopause and Caregiving: A Qualitative Exploration

What is this Study about?

Menopause can cause significant physical and mental health changes, affecting one’s daily life and activities. These feelings and changes can be amplified when the person going through menopause is also in a caregiver role. Understanding the impact and experiences of menopause on caregivers can lead to the development of new tools and strategies to improve the quality of life of both caregivers and those they care for. Researchers from the University of Toronto are aiming to address needs by interviewing menopausal women in caregiver roles to understand where and how support is needed.

What Will Happen in This Study?

Eligible individuals will participate in one 45-60-minute semi-structured interview with a member of the study team via online video conferencing platforms.

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

-Identify as a female
-Be a caregiver of a person or persons with a disability or chronic illness
-Be at menopause (defined as 1-6 years post a final menstrual cycle)
-Be willing to be audio recorded

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