Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity Among Youth Living in Rural and Urban Canadian Communities: A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Study.

Taru Manyanga Nicole WhiteLarine SluggettAnnie DuchesneDavid AnekweChelsea A Pelletier

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

PA barriers are not universal among Canadian youth. Our analyses highlight the importance of testing interactions in similar studies as well as considering key sociodemographic characteristics when designing interventions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
body mass index
south africa
sleep quality
young adults
case control
depressive symptoms