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 EffectEffects of Tai Chi Exercise on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Quality of Life in Post-menopausal Women

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2009년 39권 1호 p.136 ~ 144
KMID : 0806120090390010136
송라윤 ( Song Rha-Yun ) - 충남대학교 간호학과

안숙희 ( Ahn Suk-Hee ) - 충남대학교 간호학과
소희영 ( So Hee-Young ) - 충남대학교 간호학과
박인숙 ( Park In-Sook ) - 충남대학교 간호학과
김현리 ( Kim Hyun-Li ) - 충남대학교 간호학과
주경옥 ( Joo Kyung-Ok ) - 충남대학교 간호과학연구소
김종성 ( Kim Jong-Sung ) - 충남대학교 의과대학 가정의학과

Abstract

Purpose: Natural menopause resulting in the decline in endogenous estrogen concentrations is responsible for an increased risk of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of a 6-month Tai Chi exercise program on cardiovascular risk factors and quality of life in post-menopausal women.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest measures was used. The participants in the study, 29 women in the Tai Chi group and 31 in the control group, were enrolled for 6 months.

Results: After 6 months of Tai Chi exercise, total cholesterol (M=213 to 185), LDL-cholesterol (M=135 to 128), and their 10 yr cardiovascular disease risk (M=2.62 to 2.27) had improved significantly for the Tai Chi participants compared to the control group. Total scores for quality of life along with the sub-dimensions of health perception and mental functioning were also significantly higher in the Tai Chi participants.

Conclusion: Tai Chi exercise favorably affected cardiovascular health and quality of life in post-menopausal women after 6 months. Additional rigorous studies are needed to examine long term effects on the prevention of cardiovascular disease in this population.
KeyWords

Postmenopausal period, Women, Tai Chi, Cardiovascular disease, Quality of life
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