Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics
| Characteristic | Total (n=38) | Yoga (n=20) | Control (n=18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (y) | 44.4±12.4 | 45.5±12.1 | 43.2±12.9 |
| Mean body–mass index (kg/m2) | 29.39±7.4 | 29.1±7.4 | 29.7±7.6 |
| Education, n (%) | |||
| High school/GED | 2 (5.3) | 2 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Some college | 15 (39.5) | 4 (20.0) | 11 (61.1) |
| College complete | 10 (25.3) | 6 (30.0) | 4 (22.2) |
| Advanced degree | 11 (29.0) | 8 (40.0) | 3 (16.7) |
| Ethnicity, n (%) | |||
| White | 20 (52.6) | 12 (60.0) | 8 (44.4) |
| Black | 14 (36.8) | 6 (30.0) | 8 (44.4) |
| Asian | 2 (5.3) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (11.1) |
| Other | 2 (5.3) | 2 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Veteran status, n (%) | |||
| Veteran | 9 (23.7) | 6 (30.0) | 3 (16.7) |
| Civilian | 29 (76.3) | 14 (70.0) | 15 (83.3) |
| Past PTSD therapy, n (%) | 12 (41.4) | 7 (46.7) | 5 (35.7) |
| Yoga experience, n (%) | 18 (47.4) | 9 (45.0) | 9 (50.0) |
Mean values are expressed with standard deviation.
GED, general educational development; PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder.