Perceived barriers to physical activity behaviour among patients with diabetes and hypertension in Kosovo: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In a cohort of primary health care users across Kosovo (KOSCO cohort), high rates and poor control  of diabetes and hypertension were observed. These conditions can be prevented and better controlled by adapting to a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity is an important target, as inactivity and related obesity were very prevalent in the KOSCO cohort. This qualitative study aims to identify individual and structural barriers to physical activity perceived by patients with diabetes and/or hypertension so as to inform health care providers and policy-makers in Kosovo on strategies for promoting physical activity.

Methods

Interviews were conducted from July to October 2020 with 26 public primary health care users from five municipalities of Kosovo (Mitrovica, Vushtrri

SUBMITTER: Bytyci Katanolli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9523175 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature