Journal article
Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of T'ai Chi and Qigong Use in the United States: Results of a Nationally Representative Survey
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine: advancing whole health, Vol.22(4), pp.336-342
04/2016
PMID: 26981616
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Abstract
Objective: This study examined the prevalence, patterns, and predictors of t'ai chi and qigong use in the U.S. general population.
Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Methods: Data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (n = 34,525). Weighted frequencies were used to analyze lifetime and 12-month prevalence and patterns of use. Independent predictors of practice were analyzed by using logistic regression models. Analyzes were conducted in 2015.
Results: The lifetime and 12-month prevalence of t'ai chi/qigong practice were 3.1% and 1.2%, respectively. The 12-month prevalence was associated with age older than 30 years; being African American, Asian, or other ethnic origin; living in the West; being college educated and single; and being a light to heavy alcohol consumer. Almost 39% of users attended formal classes. T'ai chi/qigong was practiced for wellness/disease prevention and to improve energy, immune function, athletic performance, or memory/concentration. Stress, arthritis, and joint problems were the most frequent specific health problems for practice.
Conclusions: Despite an only marginal increase of t'ai chi/qigong practice in the United States over the past 10 years, the proportion of minorities among practitioners has increased significantly. Gaps between clinical application and research are discussed.
Details
- Title
- Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of T'ai Chi and Qigong Use in the United States: Results of a Nationally Representative Survey
- Creators
- Romy Lauche - University of Duisburg-EssenPeter M. Wayne - Brigham and Women's HospitalGustav Dobos - University of Duisburg-EssenHolger Cramer - University of Duisburg-Essen
- Publication Details
- Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine: advancing whole health, Vol.22(4), pp.336-342
- Publisher
- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers
- Identifiers
- 991013035753102368
- Copyright
- Copyright 2016, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article