General health, happiness.
Conditions
Interventions
Participating in the practice sessions of the laughter yoga program, which includes eight 45-minute sessions twice a week..
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
No minimum to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Menopausal women 65 years old and younger
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having diseases such as: hernia, hemorrhoids (grade 3 and 4 based on the question of the symptoms of the disease) Suffering from heart problems or chest pain, epilepsy, severe back pain, uterine prolapse (procidentia based on the person's statements and asking about the symptoms of the disease) Use of hormone replacement therapy Having a history of mental illness based on the person's statements Having experience participating in laughter yoga classes Taking neuropsychological and sedative drugs based on the person's statements Having experience participating in music therapy, dance, meditation or relaxation classes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| General health:: According to the definition of the World Health Organization(1998), health is a state of complete physical, mental and social health, not just the absence of disease or infirmity . Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the end of the intervention and one month later. Method of measurement: General health will be measured using 28-Item General Health Questionnaire.;Happiness: According to Diener's definition ( 2002), happiness is the evaluation that a person makes of himself and his life. This evaluation can have a cognitive aspect, such as judgments about life satisfaction, or an emotional aspect that includes the mood and emotions that appear in response to life events. Therefore, happiness consists of the following components, which are: satisfaction with life, positive and pleasant moods and emotions, the absence of negative emotions and feelings, and other factors such as optimism, self-esteem, and a sense of prosperity are involved in it. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the end of the intervention and one month later. Method of measurement: Happiness will be measured using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHoma Sadeghi Avval Shahr
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed