<![CDATA[Menopause merupakan fase fisiologis alami yang dialami setiap wanita seiring bertambahnya usia, umumnya pada rentang 45–55 tahun. Fase ini ditandai dengan berhentinya menstruasi akibat penurunan hormon estrogen dan progesteron yang berpengaruh terhadap sistem kardiovaskular, sehingga meningkatkan risiko terjadinya hipertensi. Rendahnya kesadaran wanita menopause terhadap pemeriksaan tekanan darah rutin menyebabkan banyak kasus hipertensi tidak terdeteksi sejak dini. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya pemberdayaan melalui edukasi dan deteksi dini hipertensi pada wanita menopause. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kota Tengah, Kota Gorontalo, dengan melibatkan 45 peserta wanita menopause. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyuluhan interaktif, pemeriksaan tekanan darah, serta evaluasi tingkat pengetahuan melalui pre-test dan post-test. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta sebesar 42%, yaitu dari 35% sebelum kegiatan menjadi 77% setelah edukasi. Selain itu, sebanyak 40% peserta terdeteksi mengalami hipertensi, di mana sebagian besar belum pernah melakukan pemeriksaan tekanan darah sebelumnya. Edukasi kesehatan berbasis komunitas terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran, perilaku, dan keterampilan peserta dalam pencegahan hipertensi. Kesimpulannya, kegiatan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan, kesadaran, dan keterampilan wanita menopause dalam upaya pencegahan hipertensi. Deteksi dini melalui pemeriksaan tekanan darah mandiri menjadi langkah strategis untuk menekan angka kejadian hipertensi pada kelompok wanita menopause yang berisiko tinggi. Kata kunci: menopause, hipertensi, pemberdayaan masyarakat, edukasi kesehatan, deteksi dini Abstract Menopause is a natural physiological phase experienced by all women as they age, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. This phase is characterised by the permanent cessation of menstruation due to decreased estrogen and progesterone levels, which affect the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of hypertension. The low awareness among menopausal women regarding routine blood pressure checks has led to many cases of hypertension going undetected in its early stages. Therefore, empowerment efforts through education and early detection of hypertension among menopausal women are essential. This community service activity was carried out in the working area of Kota Tengah Public Health Centre, Gorontalo City, involving 45 menopausal women as participants. The implementation methods included interactive health education, blood pressure measurements, and knowledge evaluation using pre-test and post-test assessments. The results showed a 42% increase in participants’ knowledge, from 35% before the activity to 77% after the education session. In addition, 40% of participants were found to have hypertension, most of whom had never undergone blood pressure screening before. Community-based health education proved effective in enhancing awareness, behaviour, and practical skills related to hypertension prevention. In conclusion, this program successfully improved the knowledge, awareness, and skills of menopausal women in preventing hypertension. Early detection through self-monitoring of blood pressure serves as a strategic step to reduce hypertension incidence among high-risk menopausal women. Keywords: menopause, hypertension, community empowerment, health education, early detection]]>
