Analysis of Menopause and History Falls on Body Balance Disorders of Elderly Cadres in Munggon Villages, Berbah, and Ngajeg Villages, Kalasan, Sleman Regency

Abstract

Everyone during this period of life must have experienced a fall.  Likewise, women who have entered menopause have the potential to experience musculoskeletal disorders. Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation that occurs in women between 45-55 years. Menopause has potential adverse effects on musculoskeletal and can result in death. Purpose To determine the effect of menopause and / or history of falls on the occurrence of balance disorders in a person. The research method uses qualitative methods with the type of analytical observational research while the design used is cross-sectional. The samples were cadres of Munggon village and Ngajeg village, Sleman Regency, DIY. Data collection was carried out on October 7-15, 2022. Data collection technique with interviews with 20 health cadres in Munggon village and Ngajeg village, Sleman Regency, DIY. The analysis used the frequency distribution of age, menopause and history of falls, BMI and balance calculated within 15 seconds as well as qualitative descriptions of interview results in cadres. The results were 85% (17) respondents had menopause, 20% (4) respondents who experienced 1-leg balance disorders, 60% (12) respondents experienced balance disorders in both legs. And as many as 55% (11) who have a history of falls. Conclusion menopause and history of falls affect a person's balance disorder.