Development and Effects of College-Based Lifestyle Modification Program for Menstrual Health of Young Adult Women with Irregular Menses
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501989 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Young-Joo Park (0000-0001-9846-6113, Korea University), Hyunjeong Shin (0000-0002-9843-5832, Korea University), Songi Jeon (0000-0002-2058-6518, Korea University), Inhae Cho (0000-0003-2256-5064, Korea University, corresponding author), Hyun Ji Park (0000-0002-3071-523X, Korea University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 233-233 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18010233 |
| OpenAlex | W3115249410 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 24 |
Purpose: This study was conducted to develop the ‘College-based Lifestyle Modification Program’ (College-based LMP) for young adult women with irregular menstruation and examine its effects after intervention. Methods: The College-based LMP consisted of small group education, individual physical exercise counseling/training, individual diet counseling, and feedback and support. Participants were comprised of 38 females who reported less than 10 irregular menstruations in a year and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The primary outcome variables consisted of menstrual cycle index (MCI), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), and androgenic profile (testosterone—T, free androgen index—FAI), while the outcome variables included premenstrual symptoms (PMS), menstrual volume, body composition parameters, glycemic parameters (fasting blood sugar—FBS, insulin, HOMA-IR), sleep duration, perceived stress, and nutrient intake.. Results: There were no significant differences in primary outcome variables (MCI, SHBG, T, and FAI). In the variables, there were no significant differences except for the partial domain of PMS (symptoms of depression and anxiety) and sleep duration. Conclusions: The study was significant in that it demonstrated the importance of lifestyle, which could provide ordinary young adult women with healthy menstruation. The College-based LMP needs to be elaborated with further studies
Lifestyle modification · Menstrual cycle · Obesity · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Young adult · Gynecological conditions and treatments · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Ovarian function and disorders · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2023 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |