Mindfulness-based stress reduction improves the general health and stress of Chinese military recruits: A pilot study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves general health and reduces stress in Chinese military recruits with psychological distress.
Results Summary
The MBSR group showed greater improvements in mindfulness, general health, and stress reduction compared to the waitlist group at the 12-week follow-up. The study suggests MBSR may be a promising intervention for this population.
Population
Chinese military recruits with psychological distress
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
12 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | mindfulness | 49 Chinese military recruits with psychological distress | - | showed more improvements | #1 |
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | increase | general health | 49 Chinese military recruits with psychological distress | - | showed more improvements | #2 |
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) | decrease | stress | 49 Chinese military recruits with psychological distress | - | more stress reduction | #3 |
This paper reported the health effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) among 49 Chinese military recruits with psychological distress in a 12-week study. Participants were randomized into a MBSR and a waitlist group. Previously validated questionnaires were administered to both groups at four time points: baseline, 5, 8, and 12 weeks after participation. Compared to the waitlist group, the MBSR group showed more improvements in mindfulness and general health, as well as more stress reduction at 12-week follow-up. This study suggested that MBSR could be a promising health intervention for improving general health and reducing stress in Chinese military recruits.