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Harun Koç Res. Assist. Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi
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Sports Training Physical Activity and Health

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Understanding the impact of physical activity levels on symptoms experienced during the menstrual period among housewives is crucial for developing lifestyle recommendations that support women's health. This study examines the effect of physical activity levels on menstrual symptoms based on demographic characteristics such as age, education level, marital status, and smoking habits of housewives. Utilizing a general survey method, the study employed the "International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)" and the "Menstrual Symptom Scale." A total of 330 volunteer housewives residing in the province of Muş participated in the study. Descriptive statistics of the data, as well as T-tests for comparing two or more groups, and Pearson correlation analysis for subscale analysis, were performed using the SPSS 26.0 software package, with a significance level set at p<0.05. While no significant differences were found among the subscale scores based on marital status (p>0.05), significant differences were observed concerning age, education level, and smoking habits (p<0.05). Younger women with more active lifestyles appeared to experience alleviation in menstrual symptoms. In contrast, decreasing physical activity levels with advancing age may exacerbate the severity of menstrual symptoms. Therefore, maintaining regular physical activity throughout life is considered a critical factor in supporting women's health. Increasing the number of studies and projects in this area is anticipated to contribute significantly to the field.
Authors: Harun Koç
DOI: 10.70701/makusbd.1697257
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