Barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst persons with physical disability in a Government-funded Teaching Hospital, Kuala Lumpur
Physical inactivity is common among persons with disabilities (PWDs), thereby leading to harmful secondary complications. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to identify the barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst PWDs in Malaysia. Methods: A total of 102 adults (age 15–65 years)...
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my.iium.irep.896062021-05-03T03:00:55Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/89606/ Barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst persons with physical disability in a Government-funded Teaching Hospital, Kuala Lumpur Manaf, Haidzir Shaid, Aishah Justine, Maria Hisham, Hafifi Hasnan, Nazirah Mohd Asmawi, Ummi Mohlisi Mustapa, Amirah QP Physiology Physical inactivity is common among persons with disabilities (PWDs), thereby leading to harmful secondary complications. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to identify the barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst PWDs in Malaysia. Methods: A total of 102 adults (age 15–65 years) with physical disabilities were recruited from a government-funded hospital. The participants completed the ‘Barriers to Physical Exercise and Disability’ questionnaire via interview by telephone calls or a one-to-one approach. Results: Most participants (90.2%) were interested in engaging in exercise programs. However, the mean concern index score was 2.83 ± 1.35. The majority of the respondents identified five major barriers. These barriers include health concerns (36.3%), transport barriers (36.3%), lack of energy and motivation (36.3%, 31.4%), and exercise program costs (23.54%). Conclusion: Many participants were interested in beginning an exercise program despite the barriers. This observation shows that if the barrier is eliminated, then, this community would be able to participate in an exercise program regularly. Results from the study can inspire health care providers to devise strategies for the promotion of physical activity participation and long-term adherence between PWDs. Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, UPM 2021-04 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/89606/1/89606_Barriers%20to%20physical%20activity%20and%20exercise%20amongst%20persons%20with%20physical%20disability.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/89606/2/89606_Barriers%20to%20physical%20activity%20and%20exercise%20amongst%20persons%20with%20physical%20disability_SCOPUS.pdf Manaf, Haidzir and Shaid, Aishah and Justine, Maria and Hisham, Hafifi and Hasnan, Nazirah and Mohd Asmawi, Ummi Mohlisi and Mustapa, Amirah (2021) Barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst persons with physical disability in a Government-funded Teaching Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (MJMHS), 17 (2). pp. 34-39. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346 https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2021040612582805_MJMHS_0246.pdf |
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Physical inactivity is common among persons with disabilities (PWDs), thereby leading to harmful secondary complications. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to identify the barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst PWDs in Malaysia. Methods: A total of 102 adults (age 15–65 years) with physical disabilities were recruited from a government-funded hospital. The participants completed the ‘Barriers to Physical Exercise and Disability’ questionnaire via interview by telephone calls or a one-to-one approach. Results: Most participants (90.2%) were interested in engaging in exercise programs. However, the mean concern index score was 2.83 ± 1.35. The majority of the respondents identified five major barriers. These barriers include health concerns (36.3%), transport barriers (36.3%), lack of energy and motivation (36.3%, 31.4%), and exercise program costs (23.54%). Conclusion: Many participants were interested in beginning an exercise program despite the barriers. This observation shows that if the barrier is eliminated, then, this community would be able to participate in an exercise program regularly. Results from the study can inspire health care providers to devise strategies for the promotion of physical activity participation and long-term adherence between PWDs. |
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Barriers to physical activity and exercise amongst persons with physical disability in a Government-funded Teaching Hospital, Kuala Lumpur |
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