| Title: | Analysing the benefit and effect of physical activity during menopause |
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| Authors: | ID Oluwayemisi David, Deborah (Author)
ID Hock, Marta (Author)
ID Makai, Alexandra (Author) |
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| Files: |  PDF - Presentation file, download (617,64 KB)
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  ZRS Koper - Science and Research Centre Koper
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| Abstract: | Purpose: The increasing prevalence of menopause-related discomforts, coupled with the potential for non-pharmacological interventions, underscores the need to explore lifestyle modifications such as physical activity (PA). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pre-existing PA on the quality of life (QoL) in menopausal women. Method: Conducted between September 2022 and January 2023, the cross-sectional study utilized IBM SPSS Statistics (version 23) and included 138 women. Standardized QoL questionnaires (MENQOL and SF-36) and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) to assess their PA levels and QoL outcomes. Result: Among participants, 64% engaged in moderate-intensity PA, averaging 90 minutes per week in recreational activities, while spending 75 minutes per day sedentary. A significant inverse relationship was observed between total PA and menopause-related symptoms, with strong negative correlations in the Psychosocial (r = -0.398, p < 0.001) and Vasomotor (r = -0.284, p < 0.001) domains of MENQOL. Women who met the 150 minutes/week recommendation for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) reported significantly better psychological QoL (p = 0.025) as measured by SF-36. Furthermore, positive associations were noted between work-related PA and general health outcomes, suggesting that PA benefits extend across various health dimensions. Conclusions: These findings highlight the role of PA in improving menopausal QoL and emphasize the importance of incorporating personalized PA recommendations into menopausal care. Further research using objective PA measurements and a larger, more diverse cohort is recommended to confirm these results and provide deeper insights. |
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| Keywords: | women, menopause, menopausal symptoms, physical activity, MENQOL, SF-36 |
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| Publication status: | In print |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 01.01.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 177-197 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 16, št. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-28123  |
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| UDC: | 796.011.1:612.662.9 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2232-2620 |
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| DOI: | 10.35469/ak.2025.521 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 271149571 |
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 10.03.2026 |
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