• R Atilla, D Kaya, R H Akarsu, and V Köroğlu.
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Nigde Zübeyde Hanım Faculty of Health Sciences, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Nigde, Türkiye.
• Niger J Clin Pract. 2024 Feb 1; 27 (2): 280288280-288.

BackgroundAlthough it is known that religion is used to cope with health problems, there is a lack of information about the effect of religion on menopausal symptoms and cancer screening attitudes of climacteric women.AimThis study was conducted to determine the relationship between the religious attitudes of women in the climacteric period and their attitudes toward menopausal symptoms and cancer screening.Materials And MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 381 women in the climacteric period in the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye. Data collection form, the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), OK-Religious Attitude Scale (ORAS), and attitude for cancer screening (short form) (ASCS) were used to collect data. Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between MRS, ORAS, and ASCS.ResultsThere was a low positive correlation between women's ORAS mean score (35.19 ± 4.80) and MRS mean score (12.68 ± 7.24) (r = 0.284, P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant relationship between the mean ORAS scores of the women and the mean ASCS scores (64.59 ± 10.47) (r = 0.089, P > 0.05).ConclusionWomen who experienced more severe menopausal symptoms had stronger religious attitudes. Women's religious attitudes did not affect their attitudes toward cancer screening. It is therefore recommended that health professionals organize counseling and training activities to protect and improve the health of menopausal women and increase their participation in screening and treatment programs.Copyright © 2024 Copyright: © 2024 Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice.

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