The Relationship between the Level of Knowledge about Menstruation and the Level of Anxiety about Facing Menarche in Adolescents

Abstract

Puberty in women is marked by the presence of menarche. Lack of knowledge about menstruation in adolescent girls can have an impact on their readiness to face menarche. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge about menstruation and the level of anxiety in facing menarche. This study uses a cross-sectional design with a data collection technique using axial sampling using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire, the number of samples in this study is 43 respondents, the data analysis used is Univariate and Bivariate analysis, chi-square test with a significance level of 5%. The results of this study showed that of the 43 respondents studied, there were 22 respondents (51.2%) who had a good level of knowledge and no anxiety, 2 respondents who had a good level of knowledge and mild anxiety (4.7%), respondents who had a low level of knowledge and no anxiety 3 people (7.0%), respondents who had a low level of knowledge and mild anxiety 16 people (37.2%). Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge about menstruation and the level of anxiety facing menarche. The importance of providing information sources of knowledge about menstruation so that young women are better prepared to face menarche.