I simply have to accompany my parents to sell, nothing else!: a multi-method exploration of barriers and facilitators of extracurricular physical activity among Mexican schoolchildren.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The time spent physically active outside of school (e.g., extracurricular physical activity) is an important contributor to children's total daily physical activity for health and well-being. Little is known about the opportunities available to children to engage in extracurricular physical activity from low- to middle-income countries. This study aims to answer the question: What are the main perceived barriers and facilitators of extracurricular physical activity among school-age children in Mexico?

Methods

A multi-method cross-sectional study was performed. Six focus groups with children (aged 9-12 years), six focus groups with parents, 10 one-on-one interviews with parents, 12 interviews with teachers, and six interviews with head teachers were conducted acros

SUBMITTER: Argumedo G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874111 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature