TUTIK MALICHAH, 131411123061 (2016) HUBUNGAN ANTARA AKTIVITAS FISIK DAN GEJALA MENOPAUSE PADA WANITA USIA 41-50 TAHUN DI DESA GOGIK KECAMATAN UNGARAN BARAT PENELITIAN KORELASIONAL. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Airlangga.

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Abstract

Menopausal women often experience a decrease in the production of estrogen, progesterone and other sex hormones. The most common symptoms that occur during perimenopause period, for example; hot flashes, insomnia, irritability and mood instability, thinning of vaginal mucosa with decreased lubrication. The purpose of this study was to identify correlation between physical activity and menopause symptoms in women aged 41-50 years. Design used was correlational research. Population comprised women aged 41-50 years at Desa Gogik Kecamatan Ungaran Barat. Sample were taken by simple random sampling technique, obtaining as many as 117 respondents. Physical activity as independent variable and menopause symptoms as dependent variable. Their physical activity levels were assessed using the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ). The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) questionnaire was used to assess menopause symptoms. Data obtained were processed using Spearman's Rho with α≤0.05. Results showed that p (Sig.)=0.000, r=-0.950, indicating that physical activity variables had negative very strong correlation with menopause symptoms in women aged 41-50 years. In conclusion, physical activity correlates with menopause symptoms in women aged 41-50 years. Nurses can provide health education about the importance of exercise to minimize effect of menopause symptoms.

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