Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects millions of individuals, representing a vast burden of disease for the national health care system. Yoga practice has demonstrated potential for diabetes control and prevention, yet few yoga-based studies explore factors affecting maintenance of yoga practice over time.
The purpose of this study was to explore factors influencing the maintenance of yoga practice over time, to clarify the relationship between the social environment and yoga practice, and to examine the influence of a yoga intervention over time on the physical activity of adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Sigma Membership
Beta Alpha
Lead Author Affiliation
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Yoga, Physical Activity, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention
Advisor
Ann G. Taylor
Second Advisor
Cheryl Bourguignon
Third Advisor
Kim Innes
Fourth Advisor
Pamela Kulbok
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Virginia
Degree Year
2009
Recommended Citation
Alexander, Gina K., "Maintaining yoga practice for diabetes control and prevention" (2022). Dissertations. 798.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/798
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-07-18
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3400905; ProQuest document ID: 205452168. The author still retains copyright.