THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS LEVELS AND THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE AMONG LATE ADOLESCENT GIRLS AT MA AL-HUDA WAJAK
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Irregular menstrual cycles in late adolescent girls can occur because of stress. Stress in adolescence is something that must be given attention under current conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between stress levels and the menstrual cycle in late adolescents. This study used a correlational (non-experimental) design. The subjects were female adolescents aged 15 to 18 years. The sample comprised 68 respondents selected by purposive sampling on 11 March 2024. The instruments used were the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire and the Menstrual Cycle Questionnaire. Data were analysed using the Spearman rank test. The results showed that stress levels were mostly in the moderate category (50%) and menstrual cycles were mostly in the irregular category (66.2%). There was a relationship between stress levels and the menstrual cycle in late adolescents, with a p value of 0.001 (< 0.05), meaning that H1 was accepted, with a correlation coefficient of 0.868 (very strong) and a positive direction of association. The conclusion of this study is that stress conditions in female adolescents can affect their menstrual cycles, which can be caused by personal, academic or social environments. Nurses are expected to provide support to students through health education on stress and the menstrual cycle. Schools and parents are expected to provide mental support to students by facilitating service facilities such as the Guidance Counselling (BK) room.
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