BAILA: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Latin Dancing to Increase Physical Activity in Spanish-Speaking Older Latinos

Márquez, David X.; Wilbur, JoEllen; Hughes, Susan L.; Wilson, Robert S.; Buchner, David M.; Berbaum, Michael L.; McAuley, Edward; Aguiñaga, Susan; Balbim, Guilherme Moraes; Vásquez, Priscilla M.; Marques, Isabela G.; Wang, Tianxiu; Kaushal, Navin

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“…Aguiñaga and Marquez [ 10 ] show that cardiovascular health involves the whole body, and Latin dance interventions can provide excellent cardiovascular exercise, which can help improve heart health and physical activity. One study [ 17 ] of 167 older adults who received 16 weeks of Latin dance intervention training showed improved physical activity and muscle strength. The movements in Latin dance require coordination and balance, which can improve these skills over time.…”

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“…It has gained increasing attention in recent years regarding its potential health benefits. Latin dance steps are characterized by flexibility, with the dancer’s body amplifying power, speed, and body posture in synchronization with the rhythm of the music, showcasing the beauty of the human body [ 11 ]. Latin dance provides a unique component to aerobic training: interpersonal communication and involvement [ 12 ].…”

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

2023

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Background Latin dance is a well-liked physical activity. It has gained increasing attention as an exercise intervention for improving physical and mental health outcomes. This systematic review examines the effects of Latin dance on physical and mental health. Methods Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) were used to report the data for this review. To gather research from the literature, we used recognized academic and scientific databases such SportsDiscus with Full Text, PsycINFO, Cochrane, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. The systematic review only included 22 studies out of the 1,463 that matched all inclusion criteria. The PEDro scale was used to rate each study’s quality. 22 research received scores between 3 and 7. Results Latin dance has been demonstrated to promote physical health by helping people lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, increase muscle strength and tone, and improve flexibility and balance. Furthermore, Latin dance can benefit mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, social connection, and cognitive function. Conclusions Finding from this systematic review provide substantial evidence that Latin dance has effect on physical and mental health. Latin dance has the potential to be a powerful and pleasurable public health intervention. Systematic Review Registration CRD42023387851, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero.

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

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“…Considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of nine studies were included in this review, assessing the effect of seven interventions [ 9 , 15 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ]. Figure 1 shows the flow chart of the study selection process.…”

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Effectiveness of Theory-Based Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions in Aging Latino Adults: A Scoping Review

Maafs-Rodríguez

Folta

2023

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In the United States (US), Latino individuals older than 50 years face health disparities compared to their White counterparts. Considering the rising life expectancy and the projected increase of older Latino adults in the US, this scoping review aimed to determine the effectiveness of theory-based and culturally relevant strategies that promote healthy aging in Latinos. Web of Science and PubMed databases were searched between December 2022 and February 2023 for peer-reviewed articles assessing healthy aging interventions tailored to community-dwelling aging Latino adults. We included nine studies describing the effects of seven interventions on physical activity- or nutrition-related outcomes. Although not always statistically significant, interventions had a beneficial impact on well-being indicators. The most commonly used behavioral theories were Social Cognitive Theory and Attribution Theory. Latino cultural elements in these studies included partnering with community organizations that serve Latinos (such as Catholic churches), delivery of in-person bilingual group sessions by trusted community members (such as promotoras or Latino dance instructors), and incorporating values such as family and religion into the health curriculum, among others. Future strategies that promote healthy aging in Latino adults should proactively culturally adapt the theoretical foundations and the design, recruitment, and implementation processes to ensure their relevance and effectiveness.

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“…Sample size analysis, report on missing data values, and multiple imputation approaches have been previously reported (Marquez et al, 2022). The primary objective was investigated using a series of ANCOVAs to assess whether group assignment predicted change in each of the three cognitive domains (e.g., executive function, working memory, and episodic memory) at months 4 and 8.…”

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Latin Dance and Working Memory: The Mediating Effects of Physical Activity Among Middle-Aged and Older Latinos

Aguiñaga

Kaushal

Balbim

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BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) is a promising method to improve cognition among middle-aged and older adults. Latinos are at high risk for cognitive decline and engaging in low levels of PA. Culturally relevant PA interventions for middle-aged and older Latinos are critically needed to reduce risk of cognitive decline. We examined changes in cognitive performance among middle-aged and older Latinos participating in the BAILAMOS™ dance program or a health education group and compared the mediating effects of PA between group assignment and change in cognitive domains.MethodsOur 8-month randomized controlled trial tested BAILAMOS™, a 4-month Latin dance program followed by a 4-month maintenance phase. A total of 333 older Latinos aged 55+ were randomized to either BAILAMOS™, or to a health education control group. Neuropsychological tests were administered, scores were converted to z-scores, and specific domains (i.e., executive function, episodic memory, and working memory) were derived. Self-reported PA was assessed, and we reported categories of total PA, total leisure PA, and moderate-to-vigorous PA as minutes/week. A series of ANCOVAs tested changes in cognitive domains at 4 and 8 months. A mediation analysis tested the mediating effects of each PA category between group assignment and a significant change in cognition score.ResultsThe ANCOVAs found significant improvement in working memory scores among participants in the dance group at month 8 [F(1,328) = 5.79, p = 0.017, d = 0.20], but not in executive functioning [F(2,328) = 0.229, p = 0.80, Cohen’s d = 0.07] or episodic memory [F(2,328) = 0.241, p = 0.78, Cohen’s d = 0.05]. Follow-up mediation models found that total PA mediated the relationship between group assignment and working memory, in favor of the dance group (β = 0.027, 95% CI [0.0000, 0.0705]). Similarly, total leisure PA was found to mediate this relationship [β = 0.035, 95% CI (0.0041, 0.0807)].ConclusionA 4-month Latin dance program followed by a 4-month maintenance phase improved working memory among middle-aged and older Latinos. Improvements in working memory were mediated by participation in leisure PA. Our results support the current literature that leisure time PA influences cognition and highlight the importance of culturally relevant PA modalities for Latinos.Clinical Trial Registration[www.ClinicalTrials.gov], identifier [NCT01988233].

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BAILA: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Latin Dancing to Increase Physical Activity in Spanish-Speaking Older Latinos

Cited by 14 publications

References 81 publications

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

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

Effectiveness of Theory-Based Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions in Aging Latino Adults: A Scoping Review

Latin Dance and Working Memory: The Mediating Effects of Physical Activity Among Middle-Aged and Older Latinos

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