US Parents' Acceptance of Learning About Mindfulness Practices for Parents and Children: National Cross-sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness practices are associated with improved health and well-being for children. Few studies have assessed parents' acceptance of learning about mindfulness practices.

Objective

This study aims to assess parents' beliefs and interest in learning about mindfulness, including from their health care provider, and differences across demographic backgrounds.

Methods

We conducted a national cross-sectional survey of parents with children aged 0-18 years in October 2018. Measures included beliefs and interest in learning about mindfulness. These measures were compared across demographic backgrounds using chi-square analysis. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were used to perform adjusted comparisons between demographic backgrounds.

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SUBMITTER: Mathur M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8596283 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature