An Overview of Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Preparation for Menopause in Labuhan Keude Village, Sungai Raya Subdistrict, East Aceh Regency

Liana, Nurlela Mufida , Yuliana, Idawati — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Menopause has serious health consequences. Among the causes is the cessation of estrogen production. A decline in the body’s resistance, along with aging, also exacerbates health problems in menopausal women. The main health issues during menopause are heart disease and stroke. In 2020, heart disease ranked as the leading cause of death among women in the United States (366,000 cases). Stroke ranked second (103,000 cases). Most of these cases occurred during menopause. These figures are far higher than the number of deaths caused by breast cancer, which stood at only 42,000 cases. An Overview of Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Preparation for Menopause in Labuhan Keude Village, Sungai Raya Subdistrict, East Aceh Regency. The conceptual framework used is based on dependent and independent variables. The study design is descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The research was conducted from August 2–5, 2025, with 39 respondents, and data were collected using a questionnaire. The research data were analyzed manually using frequency distribution tables. The results showed that of the 39 respondents, the majority 94.5% had not yet entered menopause. Regarding knowledge, 61.5% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge, and regarding attitudes, 71.8% of respondents exhibited positive attitudes. Midwives are expected to provide encouragement to mothers who are about to give birth so that they understand the process and can prepare themselves both physically and mentally

TAMBUN-Thematic Analysis in Medical and Biomedical Understanding for the Nation

An Overview of Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Preparation for Menopause in Labuhan Keude Village, Sungai Raya Subdistrict, East Aceh Regency