Table 3.
The effect of TCC on body weight, body mass index, waist-hip ratio, waistline, and hip circumference.
| Outcome or subgroup title | Number of studies |
Number of participants |
Effect size; mean difference (IV, fixed, 95% CI) | P value | I 2 | PHeterogeneity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Chi Chuan versus nonintervention | ||||||
| Body weight (kg) | 3 | 241 | −3.21 [−5.18, −1.24] | 0.001 | 0℅ | 0.58 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 5 | 381 | −1.01 [−1.34, −0.69] | <0.00001 | 3℅ | 0.39 |
| WHR | 1 | 25 | −2.40 [−4.53, −0.27] | 0.03 | ||
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| Tai Chi Chuan plus health education versus same health education | ||||||
| Body weight (kg) | 1 | 125 | −4.30 [−7.29, −1.31] | 0.005 | ||
| Waistline (cm) | 1 | 125 | −7.00 [−10.10, −3.90] | <0.00001 | ||
| Hip circumference (cm) | 1 | 125 | −4.60 [−6.91, −2.29] | <0.00001 | ||
BMI: body mass index; WHR: waist-hip ratio.