Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2157-7595
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2157-7595
+44 1478 350008
Joseph L Fava
Tanzania
Pilot Study
Differences between Men and Women Enrolling in Smoking Cessation Programs Using Yoga as a Complementary Therapy
Author(s): Herpreet Thind, Ernestine Jennings, Joseph L Fava, Marie A Sillice, Bruce M Becker, Sheri J Hartman and Beth C BockHerpreet Thind, Ernestine Jennings, Joseph L Fava, Marie A Sillice, Bruce M Becker, Sheri J Hartman and Beth C Bock
Abstract: This study compares the characteristics of men and women, respectively, participating in two randomized controlled pilot studies whose primary aims were to test the feasibility of yoga as a complementary therapy for smoking cessation. Participants were aged 18-65, generally healthy and were daily smokers. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and chi-square tests examined gender differences in smoking rate, potential treatment mediators, and covariates (e.g., smoking history, health status, weight concerns, mood, and prior withdrawal symptoms). A total of 55 women and 38 men participated in the study. Differences between men and women at enrollment included: women reported significantly greater withdrawal (p<0.005), anxiety (p=0.032), and depression (p=0.027) symptoms than men. More women than men (91% vs. 66%) reported having been told by their doctor to quit smoking (p=0.003), h.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7595.1000245