Jurnal Bahana Kesehatan Masyarakat · May 30, 2026
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGIZCAL COMPLAINTS AMONG MENOPAUSE WOMEN IN DUSUN 1 TAMBAH REJO
By Widiyanti PT, Surmiasih S, Palupi R et al.
BACKGROUND: Menopause is the stage when a woman experiences her last natural menstrual period, which occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years. Menopausal women experience various physical and psychological complaints during menopause, based on data on psychological symptoms found in menopausal women, the symptoms experienced were difficulty sleeping 37%, becoming tired quickly at work 35%, frequent forgetfulness 33%, and irritability 26%. In the psychological context, resilience is an important factor in dealing with psychological complaints because it helps individuals adapt to stress, overcome problems, and maintain health. This study aimed to determine the relationship between resilience and psychological complaints among menopausal women in Dusun 1 Tambah Rejo. METHODS: This study was quantitative and correlational with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study consisted of all 46 menopausal women in Dusun 1 Tambah Rejo, and the sampling technique was total sampling. The instruments used were the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using the gamma test. RESULTS: The results showed that most respondents had high resilience levels (50.0%) and moderate psychological complaints (30.4%). The statistical test yielded p-value = 0.001 (< 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between resilience and psychological complaints among menopausal women in Dusun 1 Tambah Rejo. It is hoped that menopausal women will improve their resilience through positive activities to reduce psychological complaints that arise during menopause. CONCLUSIONS: There is a relationship between resilience and psychological complaints among menopausal women in Dusun 1 Tambah Rejo. KEYWORDS: Resilience, Psychological Complaints, Menopause