Physical activity level and quality of life in menopausal women

Naworska, Beata; Brzęk, Anna; Dąbrowska-Galas, Magdalena; Drosdzol–Cop, Agnieszka; Skrzypulec-Plinta, Violetta; Marcisz, C; Sodowski, Krzysztof

doi:10.18794/aams/75133

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“…Patients had better performance in the MCS (62.8 ± 19.8) component and weaker performance in the PCS (57.5 ± 18.8) component. The results were comparable or better than the norm for healthy Polish women aged 50 to 60 years [24,25]. The multivariate regression analysis revealed no relationship between the time since surgery and patients' QOL.…”

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Socio-Demographic and General Health Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors from Southwestern Poland

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Sobiech

2021

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Background: Identification of factors associated with quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer survivors can contribute to better functioning in this group of patients. The study aimed to assess the association between QOL and anthropometric, sociodemographic, and medical characteristics in postmastectomy women from southwestern Poland, 9.4 (±6.5) years after completed treatment. Materials and methods: QOL was estimated with the SF-36v2 questionnaire in 250 survivors aged 62.8 (±8.0) years with previously histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer. Results: Women in this study rated their overall QOL with an average of 60.7 (±17.9), Mental Component Summary of 62.8 (±19.8), and Physical Component Summary of 57.5 (±18.8) points. The use of multivariate regression analysis revealed that depression, chronic diseases, abdominal obesity, and pregnancy history have a statistically significant negative effect on the QOL of women after mastectomy, whereas participation in regular physical activity, living with a partner, the education level ≥12 years, and living in the city were associated with a higher QOL assessment. There were no significant relationships between QOL and the age, time since surgery, type of treatment, smoking, and occupational status of the patients. Conclusions: Health education, greater social support, specialist care in the treatment of comorbidities, and propagation of a physically active lifestyle can improve the physical and mental functioning of breast cancer survivors long after diagnosis and treatment.

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Socio-Demographic and General Health Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors from Southwestern Poland

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Sobiech

2021

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“…The process is not aimed at the elimination of accumulated heat, but is rather a result of excessive activity of temperature regulation mechanisms. The occurrence of hot flushes starts in perimenopause and is most severe within two years after menopause [10,14,15,16,17].…”

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Impact of menopause on women's health

Iwanowicz-Palus¹,

Świst²,

Skurzak³

et al. 2019

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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Perimenopause is the process of a gradual decline in the production of hormones by the female reproductive system, accompanied by various body changes. These changes cause both somatic and mental symptoms in women which vary in intensity, including inter alia vasomotor disorders and psychiatric issues. Urogenital atrophy and related sexual dysfunctions, as well as possible cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal disorders, occur at a later period. Perimenopausal symptoms negatively affect women's everyday lives, their functions and professional responsibilities, as well as their family relations, in particular if their family show neither interest nor support, and their partner is unwilling to be of assistance. Menopause involves several somatic and mental changes in women. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor nutrition and physical inactivity, may aggravate the condition of perimenopausal women. Women who lack a positive attitude frequently experience mental and somatic symptoms associated with menopause, exhibiting a lower esteem and low degree of satisfaction with life. Contemporary women are professionally and socially active. They value satisfaction, fitness and attractiveness. These are also the social norms they are subjected to in their communities, and by failing to conform, women risk being regarded as negligent. Furthermore, hormonal changes related to perimenopause cause somatic and mental symptoms. These occur in a highly individual manner, depending on the situation of a given woman. They may affect her self-esteem and satisfaction with life. The aim of the study is to present the impact of menopause on women's lives.

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Sex-related differences in the energy cost of physical activity in seniors

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Macej

2023

Fiz Pol

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Introduction. The aging of the human body, which is an inevitable and irreversible process, causes changes in the structure and functions of organs and a decrease in intellectual and cognitive functions. Physical activity is essential for the quality of life of seniors. The aim of the study was to compare the energy cost of physical activity of women and men over 65 years of age, living in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Material and methods. Cross-sectional study covered seniors at the age of 65-74, from Podkarpackie Province. The research tool was an International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for the analysis. Results. Energy expenditure related to energy cost of vigorous (p = 0.031), moderate (p = 0.014) and total effort (p = 0.007) job-related, motor vehicle-related effort (p < 0.001), and leisure-time physical activity (p = 0.005) was statistically significantly higher in men. In women, higher values of vigorous physical activities in the garden or yard (p = 0.049) and moderate physical activities at home (p = 0.014) were observed. Conclusions. The energy cost of activities requiring job-related vigorous, moderate and total physical activity, as well as the energy cost of effort related to train, bus, car, tram, or other kind of motor vehicle, as well as recreation, sport, and leisure-time physical activity is higher in men. On the other hand, women are characterized by a higher energy cost of vigorous physical activities in the garden or yard and moderate physical activities inside home. The time spent sitting does not differentiate the surveyed women and men.

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Physical activity level and quality of life in menopausal women

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References 19 publications

Socio-Demographic and General Health Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors from Southwestern Poland

Socio-Demographic and General Health Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors from Southwestern Poland

Impact of menopause on women's health

Sex-related differences in the energy cost of physical activity in seniors

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