A qualitative focus group study of perceived barriers and benefits to exercise by self-described exercise status among older adults living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although exercise interventions have been shown to improve health outcomes among older people with HIV (PLWH), this population remains highly sedentary. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in perceived barriers and benefits of exercise among older PLWH by self-identified exercise status.

Design

Five focus groups were formed among PLWH: two groups of exercising men, two groups of non-exercising men and one group of women (mixed exercisers and non-exercisers). Themes were analysed in relation to the social-ecological model, utilising the constant comparative approach.

Setting

Patients were recruited from an academic medical centre, HIV clinic and community locations.

Participants

PLWH aged 50 or older, diagnosed with HIV for at lea

SUBMITTER: Johs NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6429843 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature