Siklus dan Lama Menstruasi Mahasiswa Selama Pembelajaran Daring di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

Abstract

Coronavirus disease-19 is a new virus that is causing pandemics in various countries. To break the chain of transmission of the virus, the Ministry of Education and Culture provides instructions for universities in Indonesia to conduct distance learning using online learning methods. This can cause stress to students and change menstrual cycles and length. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a change in the cycle and length of menstruation among female students during online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used a comparative design with a cross-sectional approach. This research was conducted on students of the Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang with a total sample of 239 female students who were selected by purposive sampling. The data was collected by filling out a questionnaire using google form. The data extracted in this study included age of menarche, menstrual cycle, and length of menstruation before and during online learning. The results showed that there were differences in menstrual cycles (p-value 0.018) and no difference in menstrual length (p-value 0.825) before and during online lectures. Online learning during the pandemic has harmed students, one of which is stress due to changes that have occurred and the assignments are given. This has an impact on changes in the teenage menstrual cycle. Further research needs to be carried out to determine the factors that cause menstrual cycle changes in female students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Keywords: Menstrual Cycle, Length of Menstruation, Online Learning, Covid-19