Background: Today, menopausal years must be spent by women all over the world for roughly one-third of their lives. As a result, menopause is currently a problem for maintaining and enhancing women's health. This study looked at menopausal women in a hilly region of Northern India to see how much they knew about the menopausal phenomenon. Methods: Using Google forms, a crosssectional survey of menopausal women living in the state of Himachal Pradesh was carried out. Until 400 replies were gathered, the questionnaire was distributed among state citizens in both rural and urban areas via email and social media sites such WhatsApp groups, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Utilizing Epi info V7 Software, data was analyzed. Results: A total of 400 respondents including 155(38.75%) were from urban area and 245(61.25%) were from rural area were participated in the study. Among the participants of the majority 250(62.5%) were between 51-60 years, 169(42.25%) were Middle pass, 369 (91.5%) were housewife/unemployed, 382(95.5%) were married and 385 (96.25%) were Hindu. In the present study 21(5.25%) Menopausal women had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards Menopausal phenomenon, 161(40.25%) had good knowledge (12-15 marks), 187(46.75%) having fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 31(7.75%) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the majority of menopausal women lacked appropriate information of the condition. In order to help these women enjoy their postmenopausal years more healthfully and actively, IEC (information, education and counselling) should be used to raise awareness about menopause.

Background: The first crucial step in making an appropriate and prompt referral is to be aware of the risk signals of obstetric problems during pregnancy. Therefore, educating women about pregnancy danger signals is essential for safe parenthood.   The present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge about the danger signs and symptoms during pregnancy among Antenatal mothers attending outpatient department of Civil hospital Sunni in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2023- March 2023 among Antenatal mothers attending Civil hospital Sunni in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 Post Natal Mothers came to OPD and having children aged less than one year were selected after explaining the purpose of the study. Among the total mothers, maximum 201(50.25%) were having age between 26-30 years, educated up to Matric & Senior Secondary 165(41.25%), Hindu 376(94%), housewife 304(76%) and Multigravida 278 (69.5%). In the present study 16% (64) antenatal mothers had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards Danger sign and symptoms during pregnancy, 64 % (256) having good knowledge (12-15 marks), 19% (76) having fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 1% (4) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: According to this study, few pregnant women were aware of the warning symptoms of pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to develop strategies that include providing targeted information, education, and communication in order to address the observed awareness gaps through mother and child health care.