Lontar : Journal of Community Health
Vol 2 No 2 (2020): June 2020

The Correlation between Stress, Physical Activity and The Menstrual Cycle in Students of Public Health Faculty

Ismi Ismi (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Indriati Andolita Tedju Hinga (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Sarci Magdalena Toy (Universitas Nusa Cendana)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2020

Abstract

Several factors can affect the menstrual cycle, including stress levels and physical activity. An abnormal menstrual cycle will cause several disorders or diseases such as uterine myoma, ovarian endometriosis cysts, uterine adenomyosis. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels and physical activity with the menstrual cycle in The Faculty of Public Health Undana Kupang students. This type of research is quantitative with a cross-sectional study design. The population of this study was 541 people and a sample of 86 people, the determination of the sample size used a stratified random sampling formula. Data analysis used the chi-square test with α = 0.05 and a confidence level of 95%. The analysis showed that there was a correlation between stress levels, physical activity, and the menstrual cycle among Faculty of Public Health Undana Kupang students. Stress management by applying good time management, a healthy lifestyle, and regular physical activity are important recommendations to be applied in everyday life.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

LJCH

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Lontar Journal of Community Health is a double-blind peer-reviewed national journal that focused on public health practices related to preventive and promotive efforts that aimed to enhance the degree of public health through the results of its scientific application. The frequency is quarterly from ...