Predictors of Mind–Body Therapy Use Among Sexual Minority Older Adults.
| Autor: | Anderson, Joel G., Bartmess, Marissa, Jabson Tree, Jennifer M., Flatt, Jason D. |
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WELL-being
STATISTICS CONFIDENCE intervals MULTIVARIATE analysis SURVEYS COMPARATIVE studies SEXUAL minorities LGBTQ+ people DESCRIPTIVE statistics SEXUAL orientation identity EMPLOYMENT CHI-squared test MIND & body therapies ALTERNATIVE medicine SMOKING LOGISTIC regression analysis DATA analysis software ODDS ratio |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine; Apr2021, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p352-359, 8p |
| Abstrakt: | Introduction: Sexual minority (SM; lesbian, gay, bisexual) older adults age 50+ experience a higher prevalence of chronic disease and disability, as well as a poorer physical and mental health status, compared with their heterosexual peers. Many adults use complementary and integrative therapies, particularly mind–body therapies, as health-enhancing approaches and to support well-being. However, no study to date has examined the use of mind–body therapies among SM older adults. Materials and Methods: Data were from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey. Descriptive and summary statistics were calculated to describe use of mind–body therapies by SM older adults (aged 50+). The authors also tested associations between use of mind–body therapies and health and well-being among SM older adults and compared associations with their non-SM counterparts. Results: SM older adults reported higher usage (36%) of mind–body therapies compared with heterosexual adults (22%), with lesbian women reporting the highest use (39.4%). Having a SM identity was associated with mind–body therapy use; SM older adults were 57% more likely to use a mind–body therapy. Conclusion: Mind–body therapies may be a useful tool for SM older adults to enhance their health and well-being. Future qualitative research is needed to investigate more deeply the reasons SM older adults use mind–body therapies. To advance the health and well-being of SM older adults, the authors also need intervention studies that explore the effectiveness of mind–body interventions and the possible need for tailoring these to the unique needs of this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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