Perceived Barriers To Exercise Among Adolescents

ObjectivesAlthough 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.DesignFive 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.SettingPatients were recruited from an academic medical centre, HIV clinic and community locations.ParticipantsPLWH aged 50 or older, diagnosed with HIV for at least 2 years, with no other health conditions that would preclude exercise.Primary and secondary outcome measuresDetermine facilitators, barriers and the ideal environment for exercise or physical activity and determine whether these differ between older PLWH who self-identify as exercisers or non-exercisers.ResultsAmong 25 men (11 exercisers and 14 non-exercisers) and four women (three non-exercisers and one exerciser), non-exercisers mentioned fewer benefits of exercise (n=46) than exercisers (n=75). Exercisers emphasised positive reinforcement, positive mood change and increased energy as benefits of exercise; interpersonal benefits of exercise were also discussed twice as often by exercisers than by non-exercisers. Non-exercisers emphasised barriers to exercise including lack of motivation, lack of self-efficacy and a negative perception of gym culture. Non-exercisers identified the need for age-appropriate activities as a feature of an ideal exercise environment. Both groups identified time, cost and health-related challenges as barriers to exercise.ConclusionsUnique exercise barriers and benefits by self-identified exercise status provide important insights into the design of future interventions to initiate and maintain exercise.Trial registration numberNCT02404792; Results.

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Attitudes and Beliefs About Exercise Among Persons With Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

The Diabetes Educator ◽

10.1177/014572179502100607 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 533-540 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

Carrie S. Swift ◽

Jill E. Armstrong ◽

Kathya. Beerman ◽

R. Keith Campbell ◽

Dorothy Pond-Smith

Keyword(s):

Health Belief ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽

Attitudes And Beliefs ◽

Negative Attitudes ◽

Physical Discomfort ◽

Barriers To Exercise ◽

Insulin Dependent ◽

Belief Model ◽

The Health Belief Model

This study examined attitudes and beliefs about exercise among 83 persons with non-insulin-dependent diabetes who had completed outpatient diabetes counseling. An adaptation of the Health Belief Model, labeled the Exercise Behavior Model, guided perceptual measures. Fifty-two percent of the subjects were exercising 3 or more days per week. Those with a greater length of time since diabetes counseling were more likely to be currently exercising. Positive and negative attitudes toward exercise characterized the group; however, only negative attitudes were related to exercise. Both exercisers and nonexercisers perceived barriers to exercise. Other people, chance happenings, physical discomfort, and perceptions of fitness, weight, and appearance played a role in whether the subjects exercised. The results indicate that providing assistance in identifying support for exercise and overcoming perceived barriers to exercise may increase compliance to this important aspect of the diabetes regimen.

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Is Fitness Level in Childhood Associated with Physical Activity Level as an Adult?

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.21.3.329 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 329-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

François Trudeau ◽

Louis Laurencelle ◽

Roy J. Shephard

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Work Capacity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Physical Work ◽

Physical Work Capacity ◽

Fitness Level ◽

Barriers To Exercise

The purpose of this study was to examine the possible influence of childhood physical fitness on physical activity level and some of its psychosocial determinants as an adult. Childhood (age 10–12 years) data from the longitudinal Trois-Rivières Growth and Development Study (body mass index, Physical Work Capacity (PWC170)), number of sit-ups/min, left + right hands grip strength) were correlated with adult data (age 35.0 ± 0.3 years) for physical activity (PA) level, attitude toward PA, intention to exercise, perceived barriers to exercise and support of an active lifestyle by significant others. No significant relationships between childhood physical fitness and adulthood PA were found. Although the sample size is relatively small, our data suggest that the preadolescent physical fitness level has no measurable impact on adult habitual PA, attitudes toward PA, intentions to exercise, perceived barriers to exercise or support from the individual’s entourage.

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