Effect of Latin dance on physical and mental health: a systematic review

Liu, X.; Soh, Kim Geok; Dev, Roxana Dev Omar

doi:10.1186/s12889-023-16221-6

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“…Dancing is a versatile tool with the potential to serve as an effective intervention for addressing a wide range of both physical and psychological conditions across diverse populations [57][58][59]. One such condition is depression, which can result in various consequences, including an increased risk of cognitive decline, impaired executive functioning [60], frailty [61], and suicide and suicidal ideation [62].…”

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Effect of Dancing Interventions on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prudente,

Mezaiko,

Silveira

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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This systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42023428105) investigated the effect of dancing on depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults. Conducted up to October 2023, the search across seven databases and gray literature yielded 5020 records. Only randomized trials that analyzed dance interventions for depression and/or anxiety in older adults were included. Nineteen randomized trials, involving 508 participants in dance classes lasting 5 weeks to 18 months, were included and 16 were subjected to meta-analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tool. The meta-analysis showed a statistically significant reduction in depression among older adults participating in dance interventions (p < 0.01). A decrease in depressive symptoms was significant compared to that in those involved in no other intervention (p = 0.02) but not compared to that achieved with other interventions in control groups (p = 0.96). Subgroup analysis showed no significant differences in depression scores for those with mild cognitive impairment (p = 0.47). These conclusions are associated with moderate bias and very low certainty. Due to heterogeneity and the small number of studies, conclusions for anxiety outcomes could not be drawn. These results underscore the potential clinical relevance of integrating dance into mental health interventions for older adults, thereby highlighting a promising avenue for enhancing the mental well-being of this demographic.

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Effect of Dancing Interventions on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prudente,

Mezaiko,

Silveira

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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“…Physical activities, such as exercise and taking walks, were a helpful emotion based coping mechanisms few participants adopted during the pandemic. Physical activity can release endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects (Blumenthal & Rozanski, 2023;X. Liu et al, 2023).…”

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An exploration of binge drinking and coping behaviour during covid-19 among students in a major tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Background:The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted human lives. At the emergence of the novel disease, several restrictive measures, including lockdowns, were implemented to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. These measures created stressful challenges that affected people's mental wellbeing, including that of tertiary students. There is a dearth of information on the strategies students use to cope with COVID-19-related stress. This study aimed to understand how students experienced and coped with changes attributed to the lockdowns in South Africa, including factors that influenced alcohol use among students at a major tertiary institution in KwaZulu Natal during the COVID-19 lockdown.Method: A qualitative approach was used. Twenty students were recruited from two campuses at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban, South Africa, using purposive sampling. Individual indepth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide comprising open-ended questions. The NVivo software program was used for analysis. Results:The majority (60%) of participants were male and ranged from 20 to 36 years old. The results of this study indicate drinking patterns among the study sample. Results indicate that despite implementing an alcohol sale ban during the COVID-19 lockdowns, alcohol use was not eliminated, but there was some reduction in the intake of alcohol. Apart from alcohol restrictions, some factors influencing drinking included drinking location and people with whom participants consumed alcohol.Many participants also indicated that they preferred to consume alcohol with friends because it helped them to bond with their friends and improved their social interactions.In addition, over 50% of the students stated that they drank alcohol because they felt happy, socialized with others, had fun, and that they enjoyed the taste. In contrast, only a few (four) reported drinking as a coping mechanism. Respondents were also aware of the negative consequences of drinking alcohol, especially when it is in large quantities. Results also indicate that half of the participants felt stressed, depressed, anxious and sad during the lock down. In addition, they also experienced problems related to eating and sleeping. The study highlighted the various coping mechanisms participants used to deal with stress. These included emotion-based coping strategies such as social support, sleeping, exercise, reading, watching television, listening to music, and maintaining a positive attitude, problem-based coping strategies (e.g., positive thinking and planning), as well as avoidance forms of coping (such as ignoring the situation). Conclusion:This study found that alcohol misuse was common in this sample of university students prior to the onset of COVID-19, and they experienced some distress during the COVID-19 lockdown.Factors that influenced alcohol use were also identified in this study sample which provided insight into how they experienced and coped with changes directly caused by the lockdowns in South Africa.11 D...

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