Exploring experiences engaging in exercise from the perspectives of women living with HIV: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore experiences engaging in exercise from the perspectives of women living with HIV, specifically, i) nature and extent of exercise, ii) components that characterize exercise experiences, iii) facilitators and barriers, and iv) strategies for uptake and sustainability of exercise.

Design

Qualitative descriptive study involving online semi-structured interviews.

Recruitment

We recruited women living with HIV from a specialty hospital, community-based organization, and medical clinic in Toronto, Canada.

Participants

Ten women living with HIV who may or may not have engaged in exercise.

Data collection

Using a semi-structured interview guide, we asked participants to describe their experiences with, facilitators and barriers to, and strate

SUBMITTER: Sahel-Gozin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10237415 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature