Addressing context to understand physical activity among Muslim university students: the role of gender, family, and culture.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity is a crucial risk factor for the development of chronic health issues, which have a high incidence among Arabs living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Qatar Stepwise Survey 2012 reported that approximately 44% of young adults 18-44 years of age had insufficient levels of physical activity. Family is a powerful source of information and socialization for adolescents and has a strong influence on their attitudes, decision-making, and behaviors. METHODS:The purpose of this study is to understand how university students' physical activity can be influenced by sociocultural factors, particularly family health values and Muslim Arab culture. Using the criterion sampling strategy, 20 undergraduate Muslim students (Female students =10, Male studen

SUBMITTER: Aljayyousi GF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6829810 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature