Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences

Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences

The effect of aerobic exercise on the mental health of non-athlete postmenopausal women

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Hassan Abdi 1
Siavash Khodaparast 2
Vahid Bakhshalipour 3
Lida Ghoredan 4
Roghayeh Abdipour Ezadi 5
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran. (Corresponding Author)
3 Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sama technical and vocational training college, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch, Siyahkal, Iran.
4 PhD of Sports Physiology, Education Teacher, Area 1, Kermanshah, Iran
5 Master of software engineer
10.22038/mjms.2022.21732
Abstract
Introduction: Research has shown that physical activity has become a popular intervention to help postmenopausal women. The purpose of this study was the effect of an aerobic exercise course on the mental health of non-athlete postmenopausal women.
Methods: This research was semi-experimental. The statistical population of this research was composed of inactive postmenopausal women referring to sports clubs in Lahijan city. The research sample included 40 postmenopausal women who were selected in the last six months of 1400. The training program of the subjects was 8 weeks of running (three sessions a week) in a 50-minute schedule. The research tool was the 28-question general health questionnaire (GHQ). Data were analyzed using independent t-test and dependent t-test.
Results: The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the mental health components of the experimental group, and it was not significant in the control group. Also, there was a significant difference between the post-test of the control and experimental groups.
Conclusion: It seems that a selected type of aerobic training leads to the improvement and improvement of the mental health level of non-athlete postmenopausal women.
Keywords
Aerobic Exercise
Mental Health
Postmenopausal Women
Non-Athletes
Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences
Volume 61, Issue 5
May and June 2019