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

CONCLUSION: 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.PMID:38402875 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0574

Source: Journal of Physical Activity and Health - February 25, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Prabhath Matpady Arun G Maiya Pallavi P Saraswat Chythra R Rao Mamatha Shivananda Pai Shekarappa D Anupama Jeevan K Shetty Shashikiran Umakanth Source Type: research