Determinants of Physical Activity in Postmenopausal Women

In the postmenopausal period, hormonal and physiological changes may be accompanied by alterations in body composition, physical performance, and body image. Psychosocial characteristics such as menopausal symptoms and self-esteem may also be associated with women's physical activity behaviors. During this period, physical activity levels are addressed within a multidimensional framework in which anthropometric, physical, and psychosocial factors are interrelated.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 45-64 years * Natural menopause, with no menstruation for at least 12 consecutive months * Ability to walk independently * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgical menopause * Severe neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal disease that prevents safe completion of the assessments * Acute health problem that precludes physical performance testing * Inability to complete the assessment forms reliably