Quality of Life Among Urban Menopausal Women: The Role of Sociodemographic Characteristics

Authors

  • Sri Winarsih Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang
  • Siti Chunaeni Kebidanan Magelang, Poltekekes Kemenkes Semarang
  • Nuril Nikmawati Kebidanan Magelang, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang
  • Wiji Lestari Community Health Centers of Kerkopan, Magelang city.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31983/manr.v8i1.14720

Keywords:

Menopause, Characteristics, Qualiy of life, Menopausal women

Abstract

Background: Menopause is a natural biological transition characterized by the permanent cessation of menstruation due to decreased ovarian production of estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes may lead to physical and psychological symptoms that potentially affect women’s quality of life. Assessing quality of life among menopausal women is essential to identify their health status and well-being, particularly in urban settings where lifestyle factors may influence adaptation to menopause.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between sociodemographic characteristics and the quality of life of menopausal women in urban areas.

Methods: An analytic correlational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 49 menopausal women selected through total sampling. Quality of life was measured using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument, covering physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental domains. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Chi-square test with a significance level of 5%.

Results: Most respondents were postmenopausal, had primary–secondary education, were employed, and were married. The majority reported moderate quality of life in the physical domain and good quality of life in the psychological, social, and environmental domains. Age was significantly associated with quality of life in the physical and social domains (p < 0.05). No significant associations were found between education level, employment status, or marital status and quality of life (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: Age significantly influences quality of life among menopausal women, particularly in physical and social aspects. Strengthened health promotion and family support are recommended to improve well-being during menopause.

References

Ariesti, E., Sutiyarsih, E., & Diantarti, N. (2023). Analisa Faktor Biopsikososial Yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Hidup Wanita Menopause. Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Keperawatan, 19(2), 100. https://doi.org/10.26753/jikk.v19i2.1140

Asriati, C. R., Wijaya, M., Nirmala, S. A., Gondodiputro, S., & Rahmiati, L. (2019). Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu tentang Persiapan Fisik dan Psikis Memasuki Masa Menopause. Jurnal Kesehatan Vokasional, 4(2), 99. https://doi.org/10.22146/jkesvo.41638

Atrian, M. K., Nasiri, S., Avanji, F. S. I., & Abbaszadeh, F. (2022). Quality of Life and Its Relevant Factors in Menopausal Women. Journal of Holistic Nursing and Midwifery, 32(2), 109–115. https://doi.org/10.32598/jhnm.32.2.2143

Cintika, Y., Sebtalesy, S., Kes, M. I., Mathar, S., & Kes, M. (2019). MENOPAUSE Kesehatan Reproduksi Wanita Lanjut Usia. Uwais Insiprasi indonesia. www.penerbituwais.com

Dan, K., Intervensi, B., Fatma, M., Ni, E., Riasmini, M., & Hartini, T. (n.d.). Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Lansia.

Evelin Eunike Laritmas, P., Diah Ambarwati, K., Psikologi, F., & Kristen Satya Wacana, U. (n.d.). ( 2020) Perbedaan Kualitas Hidup Pada Wanita Menopause Yang Bekerja Dan Tidak Bekerja.

Indarwati, & Maryatun. (2019). Karakteristik Wanita Menopouse dan Perubahan Pola Seksualitas di Desa Kedungan. Jurnal GASTER, 17(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30787/gaster.v17i1.293

Jayanti, T. N., Rustikayanti, R. N., Dirgahayu, I., & Keperawatan, F. (n.d.). Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kualitas Hidup Pada Wanita Menopause Di Indonesia: Systematic Review. http://jurnal.globalhealthsciencegroup.com/index.php/IJNHS

Kurniawan Wawan, & Agustini Aat. (2021). Metodologi Penelitian Kesehatan dan Keperawatan. Rumah Pustaka.

Notoatmodjo, S. (2018). Metodologi Penelitian Kesehatan. PT RINEKA CIPTA.

Proverawati, A. (2017). Menpause dan Sindrome Premenopause (W. Kristiyanasari (ed.)). Nuha Medika.

Sihombing Ana Tince Wat, Evayanti y, Yantina Y, & Mariza Ana. (2022). Factors Related to Quality of life of Post Menopause. Jurnal Kebidanana Malahayati, 4.

Suciawati, A., Dinengsih, S., Yani Prodi Kebidanan, B., & Ilmu Kesehatan, F. (2023). Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kualitas Hidup Premenopause. Jurnal Menara Medika, 6(1). https://jurnal.umsb.ac.id/index.php/menaramedika/index

Syafrawati AA. (2022). Kualitas hidup dalam Kesehatan. 1.

Trisetiyaningsih, Y. (2016). Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kualitas Hidup Perempuan Klimakterik. In Media Ilmu Kesehatan (Vol. 5, Issue 1).

WHO. (2004). The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF.

Wiji Lestari Tri, Ulfiana Elisa, & Suparmi. (2017). Buku Ajar Kesehatan Reproduksi (Praptiani Wuri (ed.); 1st ed.). Penerbit Buku Kedokteran EGC.

Downloads

Published

2026-03-31

Issue

Section

Articles