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Yoga at Every Size: A Preliminary Evaluation of a Brief Online Size-Inclusive Yoga and Body Gratitude Journaling Intervention to Enhance Positive Embodiment in Higher Weight College Women.
Webb, Jennifer B; Padro, Meagan P; Thomas, Erin Vinoski; Davies, Alexandria E; Etzel, Lena; Rogers, Courtney B; Heredia, Natalia I.
  • Webb JB; Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States.
  • Padro MP; Department of Education, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
  • Thomas EV; Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Davies AE; Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
  • Etzel L; Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States.
  • Rogers CB; Cherokee Health Systems, Knoxville, TN, United States.
  • Heredia NI; Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States.
Front Glob Womens Health ; 3: 852854, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1902957
ABSTRACT
The present pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 4-week online yoga and body gratitude journaling intervention for strengthening positive embodiment among racially-diverse higher weight college women. Seventy-five participants were initially randomized to either the yoga condition (n = 36) or to a wait-list control (n = 39). Participants completed measures of positive and negative body image, weight bias internalization, self-compassion, drive for leanness, and physical activity acceptance at both baseline and post. Preliminary results among the 42 analyzed completers (mean age = 20.9, SD = 2.4; 30% Black or African American) revealed acceptable feasibility given the low-intensity nature of the intervention reflected in a 36% attrition rate. Self-reported adherence was strong for the yoga component with 81% of participants indicating that they practiced with the videos ≥3-4 times per week as suggested. Although 71% reported completing the body gratitude journal ≥1-2 times per week, daily adherence was minimal. Acceptability was also high among participants randomized to the yoga condition as indicated by 86% expressing at least moderate levels of satisfaction with the overall program. Qualitative feedback from participants further supported the acceptability of the program and pointed to important areas in further refining the protocol in the future. Preliminary efficacy was supported by significant reductions in internal body shame and gains in body appreciation, functional body appreciation, functional body satisfaction, functional body awareness, and behavioral commitment to physical activity engagement among the yoga vs. wait-list control participants. These promising findings once replicated in larger, higher-powered trials may have important implications for extending the reach and accessibility of mind-body wellness practices like yoga to benefit racially-/ethnically-diverse college women of higher weight. This research is further responsive to the growing need for efficacious remotely-delivered, and scalable behavioral health interventions in the ongoing era of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, additional research is warranted to explore ways of enhancing engagement of participants with lower levels of positive embodiment and to further incentivize the journaling component of the intervention.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Language: English Journal: Front Glob Womens Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fgwh.2022.852854

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Language: English Journal: Front Glob Womens Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fgwh.2022.852854