Investigating the beliefs of Saudi females regarding physical activity: a qualitative exploration.

Basmah Fehaid H Alharbi Philip Robert Baker Toby G Pavey Manal F Alharbi

Published in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2023)

Due to the elicited beliefs, young women may be able to adopt more active lifestyles and change their inactive behaviour. Addressing negative beliefs can help change their inactive behaviour. Strengthening positive beliefs and facilitators is also beneficial.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
depressive symptoms
sleep quality