DETERMINAN KESEHATAN MENOPAUSE PADA WANITA USIA PARUH BAYA: IMPLIKASI BAGI PENGEMBANGAN KELOMPOK PENDUKUNG KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI

Abstract

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life that is often accompanied by physical and psychological changes resulting from decreased estrogen levels. Limited knowledge of the factors influencing menopause may reduce women's readiness to cope with this transitional period. This community service program aims to improve women's knowledge and promote healthy lifestyle practices through research-based health education on the determinants of menopause. The methods employed include interactive health education sessions, group discussions, menopause exercise demonstrations, healthy nutrition education, distribution of educational leaflets, and the involvement of community health volunteers (Posyandu cadres) as facilitators. Program evaluation is conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to assess participants' knowledge improvement. The expected outcomes include increased knowledge among menopausal women, the availability of sustainable educational materials for Posyandu cadres, and the establishment of a menopause support group to strengthen community empowerment.