Author: Olano HA1, Kachan D, Tannenbaum SL, Mehta A, Annane D, Lee DJ.
Affiliation: 11 Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami , Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL.
Conference/Journal: J Altern Complement Med.
Date published: 2015 Feb
Other:
Volume ID: 21 , Issue ID: 2 , Pages: 100-2 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1089/acm.2014.0269 , Word Count: 100
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the effect of sociodemographic factors on mindfulness practices.
METHODS:
National Health Interview Survey Alternative Medicine Supplement data were used to examine sociodemographic predictors of engagement in meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong.
RESULTS:
Greater education was associated with mindfulness practices (odds ratio [OR], 4.02 [95% confidence interval [CI], 3.50-4.61]), men were half as likely as women to engage in any practice, and lower engagement was found among non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics.
CONCLUSION:
Vulnerable population groups with worse health outcomes were less likely to engage in mindfulness practices.
PMID: 25685958 [PubMed - in process] PMCID: PMC4326023 [Available on 2016-02-01]