Application of theoretical domains framework to explore the enablers and barriers to physical activity among university staff and students: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is one of the major risk factors for developing several chronic illnesses. However, despite strong evidence indicating the health benefits of physical activity, many university staff and students tend to be physically inactive. University settings provide a stable environment where behaviour change interventions can be implemented across multiple levels of change. The aim of this study is to examine the perceived barriers and enablers to physical activity among staff and students in a university setting, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), a precursor of COM-B behaviour model.

Methods

This was a qualitative study carried out at a Midlands University in the United Kingdom. Eight group interviews were conducted with the sample (n = 40)

SUBMITTER: Ndupu LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088198 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature