Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Joel G Anderson

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• Research Article
  Feasibility and Acceptability of an Internet-Based, African Dance-Modified Yoga Program for African-American Women with or at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
  Author(s): Candace C Johnson, Ann Gill Taylor, Joel G Anderson, Randy A Jones and Diane E Whaley Candace C Johnson, Ann Gill Taylor, Joel G Anderson, Randy A Jones and Diane E Whaley
  
  African-American (AA) women are the segment of the population that experiences the highest mortality from metabolic syndrome (MetS). Yoga decreases risk of MetS, yet there have been no yoga studies of AA women with or at risk for MetS. The purpose of this 4-week study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally tailored, Internet-based intervention, yogic dance (YD), using digital videos in a sample of AA women (ages 35-64) at risk for or with MetS. The investigators examined the rates of accrual, attrition, and reasons for attrition; the feasibility of using the Internet to deliver the intervention; the acceptability of the intervention as structured; and any other benefits and/or limitations of YD. The study used a single-group, mixed-methods design underpinned by social constructivist theory and Pender's Health Promotion Model. Twenty-four women provided conse.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000174

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