Online Yoga Pilot Intervention for Black Women at High Cardiovascular Risk: Internet-Based Recruitment and Engagement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disproportionately adverse heart health outcomes in Black women, characterized by high metabolic syndrome prevalence, underscore the need for innovative, accessible interventions. Digital health strategies, particularly web-based yoga videos, show promise for engaging this high-risk group in health-promoting behaviors.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based yoga intervention for community-dwelling Black women, providing preliminary data to inform a larger, mixed methods study on reducing cardiometabolic risks.

Methods

In this 4-week pilot study, grounded in Pender's Health Promotion Model, 28 participants engaged in daily online health education and yoga activities through YouTube videos. Using Fitbit tracker

SUBMITTER: Johnson CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489401 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature