Perceived barriers and facilitators of physical activity among Saudi Arabian females living in the East Midlands.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study was conducted to explore the potential barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in Saudi Arabian females living in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted with Saudi Arabian females currently living in the East Midlands, along with the completion of International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQs). The Semi-structured interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analysed using a narrative thematic approach; IPAQ data were descriptively analysed. A total of 12 interviews were conducted. Five refined themes and 19 sub-themes were identified.

Results

The results of this research showed that attractive climate, availability of open spaces, easy gymnasium accessibility, low cost,

SUBMITTER: Almaqhawi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9170784 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature