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. 2015 May;81(1):69-75.
doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.02.263. Epub 2015 Mar 7.

Decreasing menopausal symptoms in women undertaking a web-based multi-modal lifestyle intervention: The Women's Wellness Program

Debra Anderson  1 , Charrlotte Seib  2 , Amanda McGuire  2 , Janine Porter-Steele  2
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Decreasing menopausal symptoms in women undertaking a web-based multi-modal lifestyle intervention: The Women's Wellness Program

Debra Anderson et al. Maturitas. 2015 May.

Abstract

Menopausal transition can be challenging for many women. This study tested the effectiveness of an intervention delivered in different modes in decreasing menopausal symptoms in midlife women. The Women's Wellness Program (WWP) intervention was delivered to 225 Australian women aged between 40 and 65 years through three modes (i.e., on-line independent, face-to-face with nurse consultations, and on-line with virtual nurse consultations). All women in the study were provided with a 12-week Program Book outlining healthy lifestyle behaviors while women in the consultation groups were supported by a registered nurse who provide tailored health education and assisted with individual goal setting for exercise, healthy eating, smoking and alcohol consumption. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected on menopausal symptoms (Greene Climacteric Scale), health related quality of life (SF12), and modifiable lifestyle factors. Linear mixed-effect models showed an average 0.87 and 1.23 point reduction in anxiety (p<0.01) and depression scores (p<0.01) over time in all groups. Results also demonstrated reduced vasomotor symptoms (β=-0.19, SE=0.10, p=0.04) and sexual dysfunction (β=-0.17, SE=0.06, p<0.01) in all participants though women in the face-to-face group generally reported greater reductions than women in the other groups. This lifestyle intervention embedded within a wellness framework has the potential to reduce menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life in midlife women thus potentially enhancing health and well-being in women as they age. Of course, study replication is needed to confirm the intervention effects.

Keywords: Lifestyle intervention; Menopausal symptoms; Women; Women's Wellness Program.

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