Barriers and facilitators to adopting healthier lifestyle among low-income women in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low socioeconomic status (SES) is significantly associated with increased levels of obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity leading to a higher risk of chronic diseases. This study aimed to explore low SES women's barriers and facilitators to engaging in a healthy lifestyle and their accounts in developing future behaviour change interventions.

Methods

Qualitative study using focus group interviews informed by the Capability Opportunity Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) framework. Interviews were conducted with a convenience sample, and data were analysed using thematic analysis. This study is conducted in partnership with Alnahda Society, a prominent nongovernmental organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Results

We conducted five focus groups with a to

SUBMITTER: Alageel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10154786 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature