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Title:Effects of an ayurvedic lifestyle intervention on quality of life and self-efficacy in health management in perimenopausal women : master’s thesis second-cycle bologna master's study programme Integrative health sciences
Authors:ID Rupnik, Tina (Author)
ID Marković, Gordana (Mentor) More about this mentor... New window
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Language:English
Work type:Master's thesis/paper
Typology:2.09 - Master's Thesis
Organization:UAMEU - Alma Mater Europaea University
Abstract:Ozadje in cilji: Perimenopavza je občutljivo življenjsko obdobje, zaznamovano s številnimi telesnimi in psihološkimi spremembami. Namen raziskave je bil ovrednotiti učinke trimesečne ajurvedske intervencije življenjskega sloga na menopavzalne simptome, z zdravjem povezano kakovost življenja in zaznano zdravstveno kompetentnost. Metode: V enoskupinski mešani raziskavi s pred- in po-merjenjem je med oktobrom in decembrom 2025 sodelovalo 31 slovenskih žensk v perimenopavzi (povprečna starost 48 let). Uporabljeni so bili vprašalnik Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), vprašalnik 36-item Short Form Health Survey verzija 2 (SF-36v2®), lestvica Perceived Health Competence Scale (PHCS) ter manjše število dodatnih vprašanj za zajem subjektivnih izkušenj udeleženk. Spremembe izidov so bile analizirane s t-testom za odvisne vzorce. Kvalitativni podatki, zbrani po intervenciji, so bili analizirani z induktivnim tematskim pristopom. Rezultati: Po intervenciji se je skupna obremenitev s simptomi (MRS) statistično značilno zmanjšala (−20,4 %; p = 0,001). Z zdravjem povezana kakovost življenja se je prav tako izboljšala, kar se je odražalo v višjih vrednostih domen SF-36 ter v izboljšanju fizične (PCS: +5,3 %; p = 0,009) in mentalne komponente (MCS: +13,4 %; p = 0,005). Zaznana zdravstvena kompetentnost (PHCS) je pokazala pozitiven, vendar statistično neznačilen trend (+7,4 %; p = 0,124). Kvalitativni izsledki so pokazali izboljšano počutje in življenjske navade ter visoko sprejemljivost ajurvedskih priporočil. Zaključek: Razmeroma kratek in nizkointenziven ajurvedski program življenjskega sloga lahko pomembno izboljša kakovost življenja v perimenopavzi in predstavlja obetaven dopolnilni pristop k zdravju žensk.
Keywords:perimenopause, ayurveda, lifestyle intervention, health-related quality of life, perceived health competence
Place of publishing:Maribor
Place of performance:Maribor
Publisher:T. Rupnik Pejić
Year of publishing:2026
Year of performance:2026
Number of pages:66 str., [10] str. pril.
PID:20.500.12556/ReVIS-14325 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:285434627 New window
UDC:615.8(540)(043.5)
Publication date in ReVIS:20.07.2026
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Language:Slovenian
Title:Vpliv intervencije ajurvedskega življenjskega sloga na kakovost življenja in zdravstveno samoučinkovitost žensk v perimenopavzi
Abstract:Background and objectives: Perimenopause is a sensitive period in a woman’s life marked by numerous physical and psychological changes. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of a three-month Ayurvedic lifestyle intervention on menopausal symptoms, health-related quality of life, and perceived health competence. Methods: This single-arm, pretest–posttest mixed-methods study involved 31 Slovenian women in perimenopause (mean age 48 years) between October and December 2025. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-36v2®), and the Perceived Health Competence Scale (PHCS) were used, along a small number of additional questions to capture participants’ subjective experiences. Changes in outcomes were analysed using the paired-samples t-test. Qualitative data collected after the intervention were analysed using an inductive thematic approach. Results: After the intervention, overall symptom burden (MRS) decreased significantly (−20.4%; p = 0.001). Health-related quality of life also improved, reflected in higher SF-36 domain scores, including gains in both physical (PCS: +5.3%; p = 0.009) and mental (MCS: +13.4%; p = 0.005) components. Perceived health competence (PHCS) showed a positive, although non-significant, trend (+7.4%; p = 0.124). Qualitative findings indicated improved well-being and healthier lifestyle habits, with high acceptability of the Ayurvedic recommendations. Conclusion: A relatively short, low-intensity Ayurvedic lifestyle programme may meaningfully improve quality of life during perimenopause and holds promise as a complementary approach to women’s health.
Keywords:perimenopavza, ajurveda, intervencija življenjskega sloga, z zdravjem povezana kakovost življenja, zaznana zdravstvena kompetentnost


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