The role of physical activity in the link between menopausal status and mental well-being.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the relationship between menopausal status and mental well-being, and whether this relationship varies as a function of physical activity (PA).

Methods

Based on a hormonal analysis and bleeding diary, women aged 47 to 55 were categorized as pre (n = 304), early peri (n = 198), late peri (n = 209), or postmenopausal (n = 387). Mental well-being was assessed using the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the International Positive and Negative Affect Schedule Short Form, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. PA was self-reported and categorized as low, medium, and high. Associations between variables were analyzed using multivariate linear regression adjusted for age, marital and employment status, parity, self-reported mental disorder, use o

SUBMITTER: Bondarev D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7147406 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature