Qualitative study of practices and attitudes towards physical activity among prediabetic men and women in urban and rural Malawi.
Jethro BandaChristopher BunnAmelia C CrampinJason M R GillCindy M GrayPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Physical activity is declining in Malawi as working and transport practices change in response to economic development, making promotion of alternative forms of physical activity a public health priority. Multilevel interventions emphasising the personal benefits/value of physical activity for all ages, and routine and group-based exercising, as well as investment in accessible recreational facilities (including for women) and active travel infrastructure should be considered to improve physical activity levels in Malawi.