GAMBARAN PERILAKU KECEMASAN SAAT TERLAMBAT MENSTRUASI PADA WANITA USIA SUBUR MAHASISWI D3 KEPERAWATAN UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

Background: Delayed menstruation is a sign of a problem in the female reproductive system that requires special attention because it often affects the quality of life of women of the menstrual cycle are influenced by several factors such as anxiety, weight body, physical activity, diet, environmental exposure, working conditions and hormone function in the body. Menstrual cycle problems and hormonal imbalance are closely related. Purpose: To determine the description of anxiety behavior when menstruation is delayed in women of childbearing age, D3 nursing students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang. Method: This research method uses qualitative methods with a case study research strategy. Results: Menstrual cycle disorders in D3 Nursing students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang are influenced by factors from which 4 themes are found: 1) Psychological problems 2) Lifestyle and health 3) The relationship between stress and anxiety levels and menstrual cycle disorders 4) Strategies for dealing with anxiety when it is late menstruation. From the results obtained from women of childbearing age, D3 nursing is a learning illustration for all women of childbearing age so as not to experience anxiety when menstruation is late, knowing what triggers late menstruation, the influence of stress levels on productivity, and knowing strategies for dealing with anxiety when menstruation is late.