Engagement in mindfulness practices by U.S. adults: sociodemographic barriers
Henry A Olano, Diana Kachan, Stacey L Tannenbaum, Ashwin Mehta, Debra Annane, David J Lee, Henry A Olano, Diana Kachan, Stacey L Tannenbaum, Ashwin Mehta, Debra Annane, David J Lee
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.
Source: PubMed