Other Titles

Uses of complementary and alternative medicine

Abstract

The purpose of this feasibility study was to examine the effects of 3-month ballroom dance on resting blood pressure, heart rate, weight, waist circumference, and body mass index of Filipino American adults.

Authors

Alona Angosta

Author Details

Alona Angosta, PhD, APRN, NP-C

Sigma Membership

Zeta Kappa at-Large

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Filipino Americans, Ballroom Dancing

Conference Name

25th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Hong Kong

Conference Year

2014

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The effects of ballroom dance on blood pressure, heart rate, weight, waist circumference, and body mass index Among Filipino-Americans: A feasibility study

Hong Kong

The purpose of this feasibility study was to examine the effects of 3-month ballroom dance on resting blood pressure, heart rate, weight, waist circumference, and body mass index of Filipino American adults.