Indonesian Global Journal Of Medical Research and Development
Vol 1 No 1 (2025)

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS LEVELS, NUTRITIONAL STATUS, AND SLEEP QUALITY WITH THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Shandrya Malaciano (Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan)
Muhamad Taswin (Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan)
Sari Wahyuni (Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan)
Ratnaningsih Dewi Astuti (Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan)
Rosyati Pastuty (Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jan 2026

Abstract

Background: Menstruation is a natural process of sexual maturity that begins during puberty, with a normal cycle ranging from 21 to 35 days. However, menstrual disorders such as polymenorrhea, oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea can occur, and if untreated, may lead to serious long-term health issues including infertility, cervical cancer, and breast cancer. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between stress levels, nutritional status, and sleep quality with menstrual cycle disorders. Method: The research applied an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design, involving 95 respondents selected using a total sampling method. Data collection was conducted using several instruments, including a menstrual cycle disorder questionnaire, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS 42), Body Mass Index (BMI) questionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test in SPSS version 26.Results: The results showed that 62 respondents (65.3%) experienced abnormal menstrual cycles, while 33 (34.7%) had normal cycles. Stress levels were significantly associated with menstrual disorders (p = 0.001 ≤ 0.05). Furthermore, 54 respondents (56.8%) had abnormal nutritional status (BMI < 18.5 or BMI ≥ 25), with a significant relationship to menstrual disorders (p = 0.006 ≤ 0.05).Similarly, 53 respondents (55.8%) reported poor sleep quality (PSQI < 5), which also showed a significant association (p = 0.010 ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: his study found a significant relationship between stress levels, nutritional status, and sleep quality with menstrual cycle disorders among midwifery students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IGJMRD

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

The Indonesian Global Journal of Medical Research and Development (IGJMRD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration across disciplines. Our scope includes general medicine, public health, and the integration of innovation and technology ...