HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN DALAM MENGHADAPI MASA KLIMAKTERIUM DI RSUD TASIKMALAYA

Abstract

Climacterium is a transitional period between the reproductive period and the senium period. Usually this period is also called premenopause, between the age of 40 years, marked by irregular menstrual cycles, menstrual bleeding that extends and is relatively numerous. The research used is correlational or association. The population in this study were mothers aged 30-60 years who visited the Gynecology Clinic of Tasikmalaya Regional Hospital based on 2017 data of 3015 people. The sample selection in this study was to use accidental sampling technique. The number of samples in this study was 97 people. The results of the statistical test found that the mother's knowledge with anxiety during climacteric period (P = 0,000). Having a relationship between Mother's Knowledge and Anxiety During the Climacterium of Tasikmalaya Regional Hospital. Based on the results of the study, it is expected that health professionals will apply therapeutic communication to patients in order to reduce the level of anxiety in patients.