The relationship of physical activity level with functional capacity, cardiovascular risk factors, menoposal symptoms and quality of life in postmenoposal women

In our study, the relation of physical activity level of women in postmenopausal period with functional capacity, cardiovascular risk factors, menopausal symptoms and quality of life was investigated. 83 women between the ages of 45-75 who were in the postmenopausal period were included in our study.84 women in the postmenopausal period, between the ages of 45-75, were included in our study. Demographic information of the participants was received. With the short form of the International Physical Activity Survey (IPAQ), physical activity levels were determined. Functional capacities were evaluated with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Cardiovascular risks; HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, triglyceride, fasting glucose, HbA1c, BMI, waist hip ratio systolic diastolic blood pressure and smoking, alcohol, exercise habits were questioned and evaluated with Framingham Risk Score. Menopausal symptoms were evaluated by the Menopause Symptoms Rating Scale (MSRS). Quality of life was assessed by Nottingham Health Profile (NSP) and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale (MÖYKÖ). The data analysis of the study was done using IBM SPSS Version 22 statistics program. As a result of the evaluations; There was no statistically significant relationship between physical activity level and functional capacity (p> 0.05). There was no statistically significant relationship between Framingham score and physical activity level (p> 0.05). No significant relationship was found between menopausal symptoms and physical activity level (p> 0.05). There was no statistically significant relationship between quality of life and physical activity level (p> 0.05). The results of this study showed that the level of physical activity does not affect functional capacity, cardiovascular risk factors, menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Keywords:Postmenopausal, Physical Activity Level, Menopausal Symptom, Quality of Life, Functional Capacity, Cardiovascular Risk