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. 2022 May 6;17(5):e0268135.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268135. eCollection 2022.

Physical activity and social support are associated with quality of life in middle-aged women

Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen  1   2 , Hai Thanh Phan  3 , Thuc Minh Thi Vu  4 , Phuc Quang Tran  5 , Hieu Trung Do  6 , Linh Gia Vu  1   2 , Linh Phuong Doan  1   2 , Huyen Phuc Do  7 , Carl A Latkin  8 , Cyrus S H Ho  9   10 , Roger C M Ho  11   12
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Physical activity and social support are associated with quality of life in middle-aged women

Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen et al. PLoS One. .

Abstract

Purposes: This cross-sectional study assessed the quality of life and related factors of Vietnamese women during perimenopause in terms of vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual aspects.

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study on 400 middle-aged women was conducted in Hung Yen, a delta province in Vietnam. Data about socioeconomic characteristics, daily activity patterns, quality of life in terms of vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual aspects, and level of social support were collected. Tobit multivariate regression model was used to identify factors related to the quality of life among participants.

Results: The symptoms of perimenopause appeared to worsen with the increase of age and the existence of such health issues as migraine and diabetes. Meanwhile, exercises, recreational activities, and social support appeared to alleviate the negative impact of perimenopausal symptoms on women.

Conclusions: It is important to address the care needs of women during perimenopausal age, especially their sexual well-being, and development of specific healthcare services and programs focusing on sport, entertainment, and support for women in perimenopause should be facilitated.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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