Denada Selfo
Biography
Dr. Denada Selfo, Head of the Nursing Department, Faculty of Health, ?Ismail Qemali? University of Vlora. Denada has over 14 years of academic experience in the Nursing Department. She earned her Bachelor?s degree in General Nursing in 2000, and a Second-Level Master?s in Internal Medicine from the University of Medicine, Tirana in 2011. In 2021, she completed her PhD in Clinical Subjects at the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Medicine. Since 2023, she has served as Academic Advisor, Erasmus+ Coordinator, as well as Head of the Teaching Group of the Department of Nursing. In November 2024, she was appointed Head of the Nursing Department Faculty of Health, University ?Ismail Qemali? Vlore. Dr. Denada has more than 60 published articles in peer review journals,has participated and presented scientific research in many international conferences. She has authored five University textbooks and participated in many projects as both a coordinator and a member. She is an active Editorial Board Member of different and conferences at home and abroad. She has also published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She has trained doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers for Hospital waste management the use of biosecurity measures and nursing care in Albania.
Research Interest
Head of the Nursing Department
Demic Advisor, Erasmus+ Coordinator, as well as Head of the Teaching Group of the Department of Nursing
Abstract
The impact of sugar consumption on women's health during the pre-menopausal period and nursing care in the management of risk factors
Introduction: The pre-menopausal period is characterized by gradual hormonal changes that affect women?s metabolic, emotional, and cardiovascular health. High sugar consumption is identified as a risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases, which tend to increase during this phase. Nurses play a crucial role in prevention and management through health education, lifestyle promotion, and clinical monitoring.
Aim: This rishikim aims to explore the impact of sugar consumption on women?s health during pre-menopause and to analyze the role of nursing care in reducing risk factors.
Methodology: This is a literature rishikim based on research articles published between 2000?2025 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Studies in English and Albanian were included, focusing on: (1) hormonal changes in pre-menopause; (2) the impact of sugar consumption on metabolic health; (3) nursing interventions in this stage.
Main findings: Evidence shows that high sugar intake is associated with weight gain, worsened insulin sensitivity, increased fatigue and mood changes, and higher risk of cardiometabolic conditions. Conversely, nursing care, particularly through nutritional counseling and educational interventions, has shown effectiveness in reducing sugar consumption and improving overall health in pre-menopausal women.
Conclusion: Sugar consumption directly impacts the quality of life and health of women during pre-menopause. Nursing care plays a vital role in risk management and health promotion through education and continuous monitoring. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to reduce sugar intake and support women during this transitional phase.
Keywords: pre-menopause, sugar, nursing care, metabolism, health education.
