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We assessed the effects of programmed exercise (PE) on sleep quality and insomnia in middle-aged women (MAW).Searches were conducted in five databases from inception through December 15, 2016 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of PE versus a non-exercising control condition on sleep quality, sleep disturbance and/or insomnia in MAW. Interventions had to last at least 8...
To assess the prevalence of insomnia and related factors in a large cohort of mid-aged Colombian women of different ethnical background.This cross-sectional study involved 1325 women aged 40–59 of 3 ethnical groups: Mestizo (70.0%), Black (11.5%) and Zenú indigenous (18.5%), who completed the items of the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and a general questionnaire containing...
Sleep disturbances are common during female mid-life. Nevertheless, there is limited available information linking sleep characteristics to the menopause and the metabolic syndrome (METS).To assess insomnia prevalence and related risk factors in postmenopausal women screened for the METS.In this cross sectional study 204 natural postmenopausal women participating in a METS screening program filled...
Studies assessing perceived stress and insomnia in mid-aged women are scarce.To assess perceived stress, insomnia and related factors in mid-aged Spanish women.This was a cross sectional study in which 235 women aged 40–65 completed the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and a general socio-demographic questionnaire containing personal...
Although the menopause associates to poor sleep quality, insomnia severity data in the menopausal transition is scarce or lacking.To assess insomnia prevalence, severity and related factors in mid-aged women.In this cross-sectional study 340 women (40 to 59years) completed the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and a general questionnaire containing personal/partner data. Hot flush presence and intensity...
Sleep disorders and sleep-apnea/hypopnea syndromes are very frequent in women, being misdiagnosed in many cases. The menopause, regardless of age, is associated to poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness that can lead to impaired quality of life, and reduced productivity and functioning.To assess daytime sleepiness and related risk factors among middle aged Ecuadorian women using the Epworth Sleepiness...
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