Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Effects of different Chinese traditional exercises on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| Authors: |
Shiqing Zhang, Min Liu, Lijin Zhao |
| Source: |
Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 12 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
Frontiers Media S.A., 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Chinese traditional exercises, mental health, COVID-19, anxiety, depression, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270 |
| More Details: |
IntroductionAs the COVID-19 outbreak escalated into a global pandemic, there was a significant surge in mental health issues worldwide. Over the past three decades, traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) has gained increasing recognition for its ability to regulate mental well-being. The aim of this study (PROSPERO CRD42024516002) was to comprehensively assess and carry out a meta-analysis on the impact of traditional Chinese exercise on personal mental well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsLiterature with publication dates from 2020 to 2023 was searched in four databases, including CNKI, Wanfang, Pubmed and Web of science. The literature was selected layer by layer according to the PRIMA guidelines, and then the quality of the included literature was assessed using the Cochrane Risk assessment tool.ResultsA total of 174 articles were screened, and 10 studies met the criteria and were included in the study. The results showed that TCEs had a positive effect on anxiety symptoms [SMD = −1.68, I2 = 98.40, 95%CI = (−2.80, −0.56), p = 0.00] and depressive symptoms [SMD = -1.23, I2 = 89.23, 95%CI = (−1.87, −0.58), p = 0.00]. The data of subgroup analysis showed that Baduanjin exercise had the best effect on reducing anxiety [SMD = −2.29, I2 = 98.3, 95%CI = (−3.69, −0.89), p |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2296-2565 |
| Relation: |
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1420035/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-2565 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fpubh.2024.1420035 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/1b9acd1f40ba4ac6a2d40c957021b40f |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.1b9acd1f40ba4ac6a2d40c957021b40f |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
