Table 7.
Reasons for Engaging in Mind-body Practices.
| Level of Agreement | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Disagree Frequency (%) |
Disagree Frequency (%) |
Neither Disagree or Agree Frequency (%) |
Agree Frequency (%) |
Strongly Agree Frequency (%) |
|
| Reason |
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| Prevent illness (n = 239) |
15 (4.4) | 23 (6.8) | 57 (16.9) | 88 (26.0) | 56 (16.6) |
| Treat illness (n = 232) |
32 (9.5) | 48 (14.2) | 85 (25.1) | 43 (12.7) | 24 (7.1) |
| Promote health (n = 247) |
5 (1.5) | 4 (1.2) | 15 (4.4) | 94 (27.8) | 129 (38.2) |
| Cope with low mood (n = 236) |
2 (0.6) | 10 (3.0) | 22 (6.5) | 96 (28.4) | 106 (31.4) |
| Cope with anxious mood (n = 243) |
5 (1.5) | 11 (3.3) | 26 (7.7) | 83 (24.6) | 118 (34.9) |
| Reduce stress (n = 248) |
2 (0.6) | 3 (0.9) | 12 (3.6) | 102 (30.2) | 129 (38.2) |
| Relaxation (n = 243) |
2 (0.6) | 6 (1.8) | 19 (5.6) | 117 (34.6) | 99 (29.3) |
| Fun (n = 245) |
7 (2.1) | 11 (3.3) | 43 (12.7) | 98 (29.0) | 86 (25.4) |
| Exercise (n = 245) |
7 (2.1) | 11 (3.3) | 20 (5.9) | 79 (23.4) | 128 (37.9) |
| Other (n = 57) |
3 (0.9) | 3 (0.9) | 34 (10.1) | 4 (1.2) | 13 (3.8) |