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ArticleAmerican journal of men's health2017

The Physical Activity-Related Barriers and Facilitators Perceived by Men Living in Rural Communities.

Adam G Gavarkovs, Shauna M Burke, Robert J Petrella

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Article in American journal of men's health, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Adam G Gavarkovs1 School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Shauna M Burke1 School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Robert J Petrella2 School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Funding

CIHR 129593
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Men, especially those living in rural areas, experience chronic disease at higher rates than the general population. Physical activity is a well-established protective factor against many chronic diseases; however, only a small fraction of men are meeting national guidelines for physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived physical activity-related barriers and facilitators experienced by men living in rural areas in Canada. Participants completed a paper-and-pencil or online survey and asked to select personally relevant physical activity-related barriers and facilitators from a list of 9 and 10 choices, respectively. A total of 149 men completed the survey (50.3% between the ages of 18 and 55 years; 43.0% older than 55 years). Participants were predominantly from rural areas and smaller communities. Overall, the response options "I'm too tired," "I don't have enough time," and "I think I get enough exercise as work" were the three most frequently cited barriers to regular physical activity. The response options "Personal motivation to be healthy," "I enjoy it," and "Support from family and/or friends" were the three most often cited facilitators to physical activity. Results are similar to those shown in other populations. Results can be used to inform the development of policies and programs that aim to increase the physical activity levels of men living in rural areas and small communities.

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Attitude to HealthExerciseAdolescentAdultCanadaChronic DiseaseHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationRural PopulationSurveys and Questionnairesexercisegeneral health and wellnesspopulation-based health care issues

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PMID26231728
PMCPMC5675312

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