Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Int J Gen Med. 2010 Nov 19;3:365-9. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S10807.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a multimodal intervention (including the Women's Wellness Program) on increasing levels of physical activity in Iranian midlife women.
This 12-week study was conducted in women aged 50-65 years living in the general population. Women who were allocated to the intervention group (n = 40) received an intervention, which combined a multimodal program of physical activity and health education. Women in the control group continued their normal physical activities (n = 45).
The women completed a questionnaire that included measures for items of interest for this analysis, such as menopausal status, sociodemographic, and exercise and activity levels.
Analysis of covariance indicated that the intervention was effective in improving women's physical activity. The test showed that there was a significant difference between intervention and control in current vigorous activity.
Physical activity should be encouraged for prevention and reduction of risks for chronic disease and for improvement of health in midlife women. The multimodal intervention program may offer implications for designing and implementing exercise interventions in further studies.
本研究旨在确定多模式干预（包括女性健康计划）对增加伊朗中年女性身体活动水平的影响。
这是一项为期 12 周的研究，在居住在普通人群中的 50-65 岁女性中进行。被分配到干预组的女性（n=40）接受了一项干预措施，该措施结合了身体活动和健康教育的多模式方案。对照组的女性（n=45）继续进行正常的体育活动。
女性完成了一份问卷，其中包括对本次分析感兴趣的项目的措施，如绝经状态、社会人口统计学以及运动和活动水平。
协方差分析表明，干预措施有效改善了女性的身体活动水平。测试表明，干预组和对照组在当前剧烈活动方面存在显著差异。
应鼓励身体活动，以预防和减少中年女性慢性病风险，并改善其健康状况。多模式干预方案可能为进一步研究中设计和实施运动干预提供启示。
