Examining Barriers to Participation in Physical Activity: A Study of Adults

Hakan Yapici; Fatma Hilal Yagin; Busra Emlek; Emirhan Uca; Erdem Ayyıldız; Farruh  Ahmedov; Elijah Gtonga Rintaugu; Samer Badri AL-Mhanna

doi:10.5281/zenodo.8399374

Authors

Hakan Yapici Faculty of Sport Sciences, Kırıkkale University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7029-1910
Fatma Hilal Yagin Department of Biostatistics, and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9848-7958
Busra Emlek Faculty of Sport Sciences, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9428-2608
Emirhan Uca Faculty of Sport Sciences, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkiye
Erdem Ayyıldız Faculty of Sport Sciences, Tekirdag Namık Kemal University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0805-1529
Farruh Ahmedov Department of Coordination of Scientific Works, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8841-0682
Elijah Gtonga Rintaugu Department of Recreation and Sports https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1241-5046
Samer Badri AL-Mhanna Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9063-0185

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8399374

Keywords:

Obstacle, adults, physical inactivity, sedantary life, regular exercise

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to investigate barriers to physical activity among adults based on various demographic variables.

Methods: A total of 606 adults (221 males and 385 females) aged 45 years and older from Kirikkale province participated in this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire method. A demographic information form was employed to gather participants' data, including age, gender, place of residence, socioeconomic status, and chronic health conditions. The Physical Activity Barriers Scale was used to assess barriers to physical activity. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25.0 software.

Result: The analysis of the data revealed that there was no significant difference in physical activity barriers between genders. However, significant differences were observed in all sub-dimensions of physical activity barriers across different age groups, socioeconomic statuses, regions of residence, and chronic health conditions.

Conclusions: The study identified several common barriers to physical activity, including time constraints, limited space, economic factors, health issues, and personal circumstances. To address these disparities, it is crucial to create environments conducive to physical activity, implement appropriate interventions to overcome these obstacles, and provide opportunities for individuals to engage in physical activity, promoting a healthy and high-quality lifestyle for all.

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