J Womens Health

Gender Differences in Prevalence, Patterns, Purposes, and Perceived Benefits of Meditation Practices in the United States.

J Womens Health December 13, 2018 Dawn M Upchurch, Pamela Jo Johnson

Introduction: Meditation is a common type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and the evidence for its usefulness for health promotion is growing. Women have higher rates of overall CAM use than men do, but little is known about gender differences in meditation practices, reasons for use, or perceived benefits. Methods: Data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)...