Physical activity barriers and facilitators among working mothers and fathers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition to parenthood is consistently associated with declines in physical activity. In particular, working parents are at risk for inactivity, but research exploring physical activity barriers and facilitators in this population has been scarce. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively examine perceptions of physical activity among working parents.

Methods

Working mothers (n = 13) and fathers (n = 12) were recruited to participate in one of four focus group sessions and discuss physical activity barriers and facilitators. Data were analyzed using immersion/crystallization in NVivo 10.

Results

Major themes for barriers included family responsibilities, guilt, lack of support, scheduling constraints, and work. Major themes for facilitators inclu

SUBMITTER: Mailey EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4227023 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature