Andropause-related health education improves general health and sleep quality in retired men
A quasi-experimental study of 60 retired men at Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Iran, found that a four-week virtual andropause health education program via WhatsApp significantly improved general health (P < 0.001) and sleep quality (P = 0.002) in the intervention group compared to no change in the control group. Effect sizes were moderate, with partial eta-squared values of 0.226 for the time-by-group interaction on general health and 0.123 for group effects on sleep quality.
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Andropause-related health education improves general health and sleep quality in retired men The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 44/100 (low).
The Claim
Andropause-related health education improves general health and sleep quality in retired men
This conclusion is most relevant to: Retired men employees aged 60 years or older at Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Effects of andropause-related health education on general health and sleep quality among retired men: a quasi-experimental study. (Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Education on andropause symptoms and management
- ▸Increased awareness of hormonal changes and health impacts
- ▸Adoption of healthier behaviors and coping strategies
- ▸Improved general health and sleep quality
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Retired men employees aged 60 years or older at Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Quasi-experimental design without randomization concealment details
- ▸Small sample size (n=60) limits generalizability
- ▸Reliance on self-reported outcomes may introduce bias
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the duration of the health education program?▼
The program lasted four weeks, delivered virtually via WhatsApp.
How was sleep quality measured in this study?▼
Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Did the control group show any improvement in general health?▼
No, the control group showed no significant change in general health (P = 0.834).
What population was studied in this research?▼
The study included 60 retired men employees from Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
References
- 1.Maghsoudi Z, Rohaninasab M, Ghaemmaghami P, Kouchaksaraei SR, Vizeshfar F. “Effects of andropause-related health education on general health and sleep quality among retired men: a quasi-experimental study..” Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2026. PMID: 42489974 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-026-03734-8