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A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
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Yoga for Wellness: An Innovative Educational Intervention for Health Professions Students.

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Health profession students learned yoga wellness skills through a health promotion curriculum. This intervention effectively encouraged yoga integration for personal wellness among trainees.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Wellness and Preventative Health
  • Mind-Body Practices

Background:

  • Health professional trainees require robust wellness skills to manage demanding careers.
  • Yoga is a recognized practice for enhancing wellness and mitigating stress in healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if educating health profession students about yoga promotes its adoption for personal wellness.
  • To assess the long-term integration of yoga practices among health profession trainees post-curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • A health promotion curriculum featuring ten evidence-based interventions, including yoga, was delivered to medical, nursing, physical therapy, and behavioral health students.
  • Participants completed anonymous electronic surveys at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention.
  • Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, and qualitative quotes.

Main Results:

  • Out of 552 students, 150 expressed interest in yoga, reviewed its benefits, and participated in a week of practice.
  • Interested students found yoga integration feasible and relevant.
  • Yoga practice was reported by 12.5% immediately after, 10% at 3 months, and 11% at 6 months post-curriculum.

Conclusions:

  • The health promotion curriculum successfully equipped health profession trainees with yoga wellness skills.
  • The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in fostering the development and practice of yoga for wellness among students.