Happy and Healthy Menopause: The Secret to Optimal Well-being in the Golden Years in Thailand

Henny Dwi Susanti; Indri Wahyuningsih; Tri Lestari Handayani; Ririn Harini; Anggraini Dwi Kurnia; Yoyok Bekti Prasetyo; Ubonrat Singhasenee

doi:10.55927/jpmf.v4i1.8

Authors

Henny Dwi Susanti University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Indri Wahyuningsih University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Tri Lestari Handayani University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Ririn Harini University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Anggraini Dwi Kurnia University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Yoyok Bekti Prasetyo University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Ubonrat Singhasenee Royal Thai Air Force Nursing College, Bangkok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmf.v4i1.8

Keywords:

Menopause, Physical Health, Mental Health, Health education, Social Support

Abstract

This community service program aims to improve the understanding of mothers participating in religious studies in Thailand about menopause. Many women experience physical and emotional changes during menopause that can affect their quality of life. This activity involves counseling, interactive discussions, and healthy lifestyle training to help participants understand menopause as a natural process that can be managed well. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' knowledge and readiness to face menopause. In addition, a community was formed that supports each other in maintaining physical and mental health. This program is expected to be a model for sustainable education that can be applied in various other communities.

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