Investigating the beliefs of Saudi females regarding physical activity: a qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Saudi women have been deprived of equal access to and opportunities for an active lifestyle due to sociocultural restrictions. Using the theory of planned behaviour, this elicitation study aimed to explore the salient beliefs of young Saudi women aged 18-35 regarding physical activity (PA).

Methods

A descriptive qualitative methodology was utilized using a semi-structured interview. A total of 25 transcribed interviews were coded. Content analysis was used to identify the salient beliefs and to rank-order the beliefs using an adaptation of Burnard's model.

Findings

Thirty-five salient beliefs were identified as dominant factors in the decision to engage in PA. The salient beliefs about PA are classified as positive (related to advantages, social approval, and

SUBMITTER: Alharbi BFH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763862 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature