Public survey reactions to an arts-based educational menopausal hot flash exhibit.

Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain public survey reactions to concept art for an exhibit about menopausal hot flashes designed to stimulate learning, dispel myths, spur dialogue, and increase empathy.

Methods: Immediately before viewing the art, participants provided demographic information and answered one open-ended question. Immediately after viewing the art, participants answered the same open-ended question, one additional open-ended question, and completed quantitative survey questions.

Focus group reactions to an arts-based educational exhibit on menopausal hot flashes.

Objective: To assess public reactions to an arts-based educational exhibit designed to immerse and engage people in scientific facts to increase their conceptual understanding of hot flashes. Our ultimate goals were to stimulate learning and conversations about menopausal hot flashes to change interactions between menopausal women and providers, and menopausal women and other people (family, friends, etc). Focus groups reacted to the concept art (graphics, miniaturized model); and a questionnaire for quickly assessing reactions.