2011
DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s24822
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Influence of habitual physical activity on the symptoms of climacterium/menopause and the quality of life of middle-aged women

Abstract: Aim:To analyze the influence of the duration of habitual physical activity (PA) on the symptoms of climacterium/menopause and on several domains of the health-related quality of life (QOL) in middle-aged women.Methods:One hundred and four 45- to 59-year-old women were placed into three groups: group A, subjects who maintained PA less than 30 minutes/day; group B, subjects who maintained or began to perform PA 30–60 minutes/day; and group C, subjects who maintained or increased PA to more than 60 minutes/day. S… Show more

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“…There was no significant association between menopausal status and PA level of participants and this is consistent with the findings of Im et al [15], Ogwumike et al [16], and Guimarães and Bapista [33]. Majority of the participants spent more time in domestic and yard activities than other forms of activities, women generally are involved in more of household duties and responsibilities.…”
Section: Physical Activity Level Of Women With Chronic Diseasessupporting
confidence: 89%
“…There was no significant association between menopausal status and PA level of participants and this is consistent with the findings of Im et al [15], Ogwumike et al [16], and Guimarães and Bapista [33]. Majority of the participants spent more time in domestic and yard activities than other forms of activities, women generally are involved in more of household duties and responsibilities.…”
Section: Physical Activity Level Of Women With Chronic Diseasessupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Mulheres com alto grau de escolaridade e maior renda vivenciaram menor sintomatologia em comparação com as de baixa renda e menor grau de escolaridade. [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] Nos onze estudos que foram parte integrante desta revisão sistemática, observou--se que a atividade física contribuiu para melhorar as condições de saúde das mulheres no climatério. Portanto, as que praticaram atividade física regular ou aumentaram a intensidade do exercício tiveram menos sinais e sintomas em comparação com as que não praticaram atividade física, recomenda--se uma intervenção terapêutica para as mulheres sedentárias.…”
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“…Portanto, as que praticaram atividade física regular ou aumentaram a intensidade do exercício tiveram menos sinais e sintomas em comparação com as que não praticaram atividade física, recomenda--se uma intervenção terapêutica para as mulheres sedentárias. [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] Os estudos investigados evidenciaram que são inúmeros os benefícios que a atividade física promove durante o climatério, como a melhora da flexibilidade, maior mobilidade articular, aumento da força muscular, coordenação motora e controle da massa muscular. 20,21,22,23,25 A intensidade dos sintomas do climaté-rio variou de leve a grave em 96% das mulheres.…”
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