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Workplace physical activity (PA) and sitting time were not associated with menopause symptom severity in employed women. Further research using objective measures is recommended to understand this relationship better.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Menopause research
  • Women's health

Background:

  • An increasing number of women are employed during menopause.
  • Menopause symptoms can negatively impact work capacity.
  • The influence of workplace physical activity (PA) and sitting time on menopause symptoms is largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between workplace PA and sitting time and menopause symptom severity.
  • To determine if menopause symptom severity predicts adherence to workplace activity guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design with 264 perimenopausal or postmenopausal women.
  • Online questionnaire assessing self-reported workplace PA, sitting time, and menopause symptom severity (menopause quality of life, hot flash interference, symptom severity).
  • Multiple linear regression and binomial logistical regression analyses were employed.

Main Results:

  • No significant associations were found between workplace PA or sitting time and menopause symptom severity (P > 0.05).
  • Menopause symptom severity did not significantly predict meeting workplace activity guidelines (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported workplace PA and sitting time are not associated with menopause symptom severity in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
  • Further research using device-based methods is recommended to objectively assess PA and sitting time and their impact on menopause symptoms.