Using Psychological Theory to Promote Physical Activity Among Peri- and Post-menopausal Working Women: A Pilot Randomised-Controlled Trial (RCT).
It is the purpose of this clinical trial to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief online physical activity group (incorporating motivational interviewing) for UK women who are currently experiencing peri- or post-menopausal symptoms and working full-time. To measure feasibility and acceptability, the following will be examined: 1. The ease that participants were recruited; 2. The proportion of participants that remained in the online physical activity group (attending at least half of the sessions); 3. The proportion of participants that remained in the study; 4. How acceptable the participants find the online physical activity group; 5. Whether there is a preliminary indications that the online physical activity group may increase participant activity levels. Once provided informed consent, all participants will be randomly allocated into either the online physical activity group (intervention arm) or the control group. Participants will be asked to complete outcome measures at the same four timepoints, as well as completing a weekly physical activity log.
• Female
• Aged 30-60 years
• Currently working full-time (approximately 35+ hours per week)
• Currently experiencing perimenopausal (women with newly inconsistent menstrual cycles, \>1 year since last cycle) or post-menopausal (cessation of menstrual cycle for \>12 months) symptoms, which are impacting functioning
• Currently physically inactive or not meeting recommended government guidelines (150-minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week)
• No comorbid health conditions that impact ability to participate in physical activity