Vietnamese Middle-Aged Women's Mindful Relaxation Activities and Their Relationship with Utilized Supportive Resources

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between mental relaxation of Vietnamese middle-aged women and associated factors, such as their utilized supportive resources and demographic characteristics. In this cross-sectional study, we conducted interviews using questionnaire with 251 women aged from 40 to 60 in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The results show that among there levels of resources, the utilization of micro-resources significantly predicted higher level of mental relaxation activities (β = 0.279, p<0.001). Mezzosystem and macrosystem resources were not found to significantly predict these activities. In addition, women who were older (β = 0.137, p < 0.05), with a higher education level (β = 0.279, p < 0.001), and better health status (β = 0.137, p < 0.05) significantly practiced more mind relaxation. Based on the results, recommendations were made to enhance the effectiveness of relaxation practice and improve the quality of life of middle-aged women in Vietnam.