The Relationship Between Exercise, Body Mass Index and Menopausal Symptoms in Midlife Australian Women
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The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between physical activity and Body Mass Index (BMI) on menopausal symptoms in Australian midlife women. This study is a secondary data analysis of the Queensland Midlife Women Health Study (2001), which included a randomized, population-based postal survey with a questionnaire. Selected women completed a questionnaire, which included measurement of sociodemographic factors (age, employment and education attainment), general health, use of hormone replacement therapy, smoking, exercise pattern and BMI. The measures that are reported in this paper include menopausal symptoms, BMI and exercise. After adjusting for confounding variables, significant multivariate difference was still found for most menopausal symptoms, including a significant relationship between somatic symptoms, psychological symptoms, depression and anxiety. No significant relationship was seen, however, between vasomotor symptoms, sexual function and exercise. In conclusion, the study showed that exercise was effective in relieving somatic and psychological symptoms, including depression and anxiety. These findings are promising news for women who are interested in using on-pharmacological interventions for relieving menopausal symptoms.
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ID Code: | 225287 |
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Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Measurements or Duration: | 7 pages |
Keywords: | Body Mass Index, Exercise, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopausal Symptoms |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2006.00547.x |
ISSN: | 1322-7114 |
Pure ID: | 33884101 |
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Health Past > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Current > Schools > School of Nursing Past > Research Centres > Centre for Health Research |
Copyright Owner: | Consult author(s) regarding copyright matters |
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Deposited On: | 06 Nov 2021 21:01 |
Last Modified: | 12 Jul 2024 17:06 |
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