
Stress is a common psychological problem among menopausal women due to hormonal changes, family responsibilities, and socio-economic factors. Non-pharmacological interventions such as relaxation techniques play an important role in stress management. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on the level of stress among women aged 45-65 years in selected areas of Baramulla, Kashmir. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study. A total of 100 women who met the inclusion criteria were selected using probability simple random sampling technique and divided into experimental (n=50) and control (n=50) groups. The Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess the level of stress before and after the intervention. Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique was administered to the experimental group for 20-30 minutes daily for seven consecutive days, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Frequency and percentage were used to describe demographic variables, while mean and standard deviation were used to analyze stress levels. Paired ‘t’ test was used to assess the effectiveness of the intervention, and chi-square test was used to find the association between stress levels and selected demographic variables. The results revealed a statistically significant reduction in post-test stress scores among women in the experimental group (p < 0.001), whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. Significant associations were found between stress levels and selected demographic variables such as age, education, and monthly family income. The study concluded that Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique is an effective, simple, and non-invasive method for reducing stress among menopausal women. The technique can be incorporated into community health programs to promote mental well-being.