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SynthesisPloS one2021

Physical activity motives, barriers, and preferences in people with obesity: A systematic review.

Aurélie Baillot, Stéphanie Chenail, Naiara Barros Polita, Mylène Simoneau, Mathilde Libourel, Evy Nazon, Eléonor Riesco, Dale S Bond, Ahmed J Romain

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in PloS one, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 113 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

113 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Aurélie BaillotDepartment of Nursing, University of Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-4874-0481
Stéphanie ChenailInstitut du savoir Montfort-Recherche, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Naiara Barros PolitaDepartment of Nursing, State University of Northern Paraná, Bandeirantes, PR, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-3139-5255
Mylène SimoneauFaculty of Health Sciences, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Mathilde LibourelFaculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke and Research Center on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Evy NazonDepartment of Nursing, University of Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada.
Eléonor RiescoFaculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke and Research Center on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Dale S BondDepartment of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, The Miriam Hospital/Brown Alpert Medical School, Providence, RI, United States of America.
Ahmed J RomainFaculty of Medicine, School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlthough the benefits of physical activity (PA) are well known, physical inactivity is highly prevalent among people with obesity. The objective of this systematic review was to i) appraise knowledge on PA motives, barriers, and preferences in individuals with obesity, and ii) quantify the most frequently reported PA motives, barriers and preferences in this population.

methodsSix databases (Pubmed, CINAHL, Psyarticle, SportDiscus, Web of science and Proquest) were searched by independent reviewers to identify relevant quantitative or qualitative articles reporting PA motives, barriers or preferences in adults with body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 (last searched in June 2020). Risk of bias for each study was assessed by two independent reviewers with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).

resultsFrom 5,899 papers identified, a total of 27 studies, 14 quantitative, 10 qualitative and 3 mixed studies were included. About 30% of studies have a MMAT score below 50% (k = 8). The three most reported PA motives in people with obesity were weight management, energy/physical fitness, and social support. The three most common PA barriers were lack of self-discipline/motivation, pain or physical discomfort, and lack of time. Based on the only 4 studies available, walking seems to be the preferred mode of PA in people with obesity.

conclusionsWeight management, lack of motivation and pain are key PA motives and barriers in people with obesity, and should be addressed in future interventions to facilitate PA initiation and maintenance. Further research is needed to investigate the PA preferences of people with obesity.

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ExerciseHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMotivationWalkingBody Mass IndexHumansObesityPatient PreferenceSocial Support

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PMID34161372
PMCPMC8221526

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