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.
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Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Physical Activity and Health
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Harun Koç
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0000-0002-0821-8237
Türkiye
Early Pub Date
June 30, 2025
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
May 11, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 28, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 3 Number: 1
Cited By
İtfaiyecilerin Fiziksel Aktivite Düzeyinin Bazı Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi
Iğdır Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi
https://doi.org/10.48133/igdirsbd.1802453