Development of an Online Mind–Body Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adults during Covid-19
A Pilot Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501176 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ildiko Strehli (0000-0003-1127-2186, University of Utah), Ryan D Burns (0000-0002-5933-4633, University of Utah, corresponding author), Yang Bai (0000-0003-0800-2599, University of Utah), Donna Ziegenfuss (0000-0002-9981-5757, University of Utah), Martin E Block (0000-0001-7934-8947, University of Virginia), Timothy A Brusseau (0000-0002-8234-3546, University of Utah) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 4562-4562 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20054562 |
| PMID | 36901572 |
| OpenAlex | W4323317579 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 48 |
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the implementation of an online mind-body physical activity (MBPA) intervention and physical activity (PA), stress, and well-being in young adults during COVID-19. The participants were a sample of college students ( N = 21; 81% female). The MBPA intervention was organized in four online modules that were administered asynchronously for 8 weeks with three separate 10 min sessions per week. The intervention components consisted of traditional deep breathing, diaphragm mindful breathing, yoga poses, and walking meditation. Objective PA behaviors were assessed using wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometers, and stress and well-being data were collected using validated self-report instruments. A 2 (sex) × 3 (time) doubly multivariate analysis of variance test with a univariate follow-up showed that the % of wear time in light (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was significantly higher at the end of the intervention compared to baseline (LPA mean difference = 11.3%, p = 0.003, d = 0.70; MVPA mean difference = 2.9%, p d = 0.56). No significant differences were observed for perceived stress and well-being, and there was no moderating effect of sex. The MBPA intervention showed promise, as it was associated with higher PA in young adults during COVID-19. No improvements were observed for stress and well-being. These results warrant further testing of the intervention's effectiveness using larger samples
Analysis of variance · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Intervention (counseling · Meditation · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Repeated measures design · Young adult · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Nursing · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
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