The relationship between knowledge about menopause and anxiety levels among premenopausal women

Amelia Resanda (Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)
Herlin Fitriani Kurniawati (Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)
Sri Lestari (Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)
DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v5i6.4 Published: 2026-09-30 pp. 798-804
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Background: Menopause is accompanied by various changes caused by reduced production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Common symptoms include insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, persistent headaches, joint pain, unexplained feelings of depression, pain during sexual intercourse, and vaginal dryness.

Purpose: This study aims to determine the association between knowledge about menopause and anxiety levels among premenopausal women.

Method: This quantitative analytical observational study employed a cross-sectional design. The participants were 34 premenopausal women aged 40-45 years. Participants were selected using cluster random sampling based on the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using a knowledge questionnaire and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). Primary data were analyzed using the chi-square test.

Results: Most participants had a moderate level of knowledge about menopause (52.9%). The chi-square test showed a statistically significant association between knowledge and anxiety levels among premenopausal women in Jatisawit, Balecatur, Gamping. Women with higher levels of knowledge tended to experience lower levels of anxiety about menopause.

Conclusion: Higher knowledge about menopause was associated with lower anxiety among premenopausal women. Providing education and health information may help improve women’s psychological readiness for the menopausal transition.

Suggestion: Premenopausal women are encouraged to learn about the changes that occur during the menopausal transition and ways to manage anxiety. Healthcare professionals should provide more education about menopause. Future studies should consider using other anxiety instruments and involving larger samples, wider study areas, and additional variables.

The relationship between knowledge about menopause and anxiety levels among premenopausal women. (2026). The Journal of Mother and Child Health Concerns, 5(6), 798-804. https://doi.org/10.56922/mchc.v5i6.4
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