Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity in People Living With HIV: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most people living with HIV (PLWH) are sedentary. This study aimed to synthesize the findings of qualitative studies to understand barriers and facilitators of physical activity (PA) among PLWH, categorized using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).

Methods

Systematic searches of four databases were conducted to identify eligible studies. Thematic synthesis was used to inductively code, develop, and generate themes from the barriers and facilitators identified. Inductive data-driven themes were deductively categorized using the relevant domains of the COM-B model and the TDF.

Results

Fourteen articles were included. The most prominent TDF domain for barriers was skills, particularly symptoms

SUBMITTER: Song D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11331478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature