SynthesisJournal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity in People Living With HIV: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.
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- Feasibility of high-intensity interval training in older adults with HIV and co-occurring hypertension.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- The interplay of comorbidity, disability, and physical activity among older adults living with HIV: insights from the CHANGE HIV study.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Physical activity promotion among HIV providers in Colorado: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Using behavioural theory to explore barriers and facilitators to physical activity in haemodialysis patients: an updated systematic review of qualitative evidence.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2026Review
- Development of an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study to Identify Real-Time Predictors of Physical Activity Among Older People With HIV: Protocol for a 2-Phase Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Challenges to Physical Activity Participation Among Older People Living with HIV: Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMost people living with HIV (PLWH) are sedentary. This study aimed to synthesize the findings of qualitative studies to understand barriers and facilitators of physical activity (PA) among PLWH, categorized using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).
methodsSystematic searches of four databases were conducted to identify eligible studies. Thematic synthesis was used to inductively code, develop, and generate themes from the barriers and facilitators identified. Inductive data-driven themes were deductively categorized using the relevant domains of the COM-B model and the TDF.
resultsFourteen articles were included. The most prominent TDF domain for barriers was skills, particularly symptoms/health issues such as fatigue and pain, while the most prominent TDF domain for facilitators was reinforcement, particularly experiencing benefits from PA.
conclusionThe breadth of factors identified suggests the need for comprehensive strategies to address these challenges effectively and support PLWH in adopting and sustaining PA routines.
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