Barriers and Enablers for Physical Activity Engagement Among Individuals From India With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mixed-Method Study.

Prabhath Matpady Gundmi Arun Maiya Pallavi P Saraswat Chythra R Rao Mamatha Shivananda Pai Shekarappa D Anupama Jeevan K Shetty Shashikiran Umakanth

Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2024)

Despite knowing the importance of PA, compliance with PA was poor. The personal/internal, societal, and external factors constituted the trinity of barriers and enablers in compliance with PA. Behavioral changes, societal changes, policy initiatives, and PA training in health care settings may enhance PA practice among individuals with T2DM.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
quality improvement
public health
primary care
mental health
type diabetes
body mass index
social media
metabolic syndrome
health information
sleep quality