scholarly journals Effects of a pedometer-based walking intervention on young adults’ sleep quality, stress and life satisfaction: Randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-292
Author(s):  
Feifei Wang ◽  
Szilvia Boros
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Walking Intervention

Efficacy and Impact of an mHealth Intervention to promote Mental Wellness for American Indian and Alaska Native Teens and Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the BRAVE Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Craig Rushing ◽  
Allyson Kelley ◽  
Sheana Bull ◽  
David Stephens ◽  
Julia Wrobel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Mental Wellness

BACKGROUND Culturally-relevant interventions are needed to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) teens and young adults navigate common risky situations involving family and friends, including drug and alcohol misuse, dating violence, and suicidality. We R Native – a multimedia health resource for Native teens and young adults – designed an intervention for Native youth, delivered via text message, that includes role model videos, mental wellness strategies, and links to culturally-relevant resources (hotlines, chat-lines, websites, etc.) and social support. OBJECTIVE This study aims to test the efficacy of BRAVE to improve participant’s physical, mental, and spiritual health, their use of mental wellness strategies, their help-seeking skills, and associated factors, including cultural resilience, identity, and cultural pride. METHODS The randomized controlled trial was carried out by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and the mHealth Impact Lab. The team recruited 2,334 AI/AN teens and young adults nationwide (15-24 years old) via social media channels and text message and enrolled 1,044 to participate. AI/AN teens and young adults enrolled in the study received either: 8 weeks of BRAVE text messages designed to improve mental health, help-seeking skills, and cultural resilience; or 8 weeks of STEM text messages, designed to elevate and re-affirm Native voices in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEM); and then received the other set of messages. Primary and secondary outcomes were tested using linear mixed-effect models and linear regressions. RESULTS A total of 833 AI/AN teens and young adults were included in the analysis. Individuals in the BRAVE and STEM arms showed significant positive trends over the course of the study for all primary outcomes except cultural identity and help seeking behavior. Mean scores were significantly different for health (P<.001), resilience (P<.001), negative coping (P=.027), positive coping (P<.001), self-efficacy (P=.021), and self-esteem (P<.001). Changes in help-seeking self-efficacy were significant for those exhibiting risky behavior at baseline to exit (P=.01). Those who reported positive coping scores at baseline also reported better health on average, but no difference in risky drug and alcohol use (P<.001). The number of participants that used text messages to help themselves increased from 69% at 3-months (427/618) to 75% at 8-months (381/501) (P<.001). Similarly, the number of participants that used text messages to help a friend or family member increased from 22% at 3-months (138/616) to 55% at 8-months (272/498). CONCLUSIONS This is the first nationwide randomized controlled trial for AI/AN teens and young adults to test the efficacy of an mHealth intervention on mental wellness. The findings suggest that culturally-relevant multimedia, mHealth interventions can improve help-seeking behavior. Lessons learned from this study may help other AI/AN-serving organizations, prevention programs, policymakers, researchers, and educators as they support the next generation of AI/AN change-makers.

Sustained Effect of a Brief Video in Reducing Public Stigma Toward Individuals With Psychosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. appi.ajp.2020.2
Author(s):  
Doron Amsalem ◽  
John C. Markowitz ◽  
Samantha E. Jankowski ◽  
Lawrence H. Yang ◽  
Linda Valeri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Public Stigma ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Sustained Effect

Yoga practice to improve sleep quality and body composition parameters of obese male - a randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. B. Rshikesan ◽  
Pailoor Subramanya ◽  
Ram Nidhi
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
Yoga Practice ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Obese Male

AbstractBackgroundGlobally obesity increase is a big challenge. Obesity causes many non-communicable diseases. Options to control obesity are in search.Aim: To assess the outcome of 3 months follow-up period, after 14 weeks yoga intervention, for body composition and sleep quality parameters on obese male in urban setting.Materials and methodsDesign: Parallel group RCT (randomized controlled trial) on obese male. The two groups were yoga and control groups, with yoga (n= 37, age 40.03 ± 8.74), control (n= 35, age 42.20 ± 12.06). The IAYT (integrated approach of yoga therapy) training was given to yoga group for 14 weeks, and the unsupervised yoga practice was continued by the subjects at their home, for further 3 months. Training was 1.5 hour daily for 5 days in a week, which included the IAYT module ofSuryanamaskara Asana Pranayamaand relaxation. No yoga activity but walking etc. for the same time, was given to control group. Body composition parameters were assessed through BIA (bioelectrical impedance) method using InBody R 20 model. The sleep quality was assessed using PSQI (Pittsburgh sleep quality index). Within group and between group analysis were performed, using SPSS version 21. The correlation analysis was carried out on the difference in pre follow-up values.ResultsDuring the follow-up period within the group, the body composition parameters improved and the parameters of quality of sleep showed trends of improvement. Also some of the gain obtained during 14 weeks intervention was lost during follow-up period.ConclusionsThe changes observed may indicate the long-term benefits of yoga practice for control of obesity in urban setting for males.

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