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Application of theoretical domains framework to explore the enablers and barriers to physical activity among university staff and students

A qualitative study

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ID15371111
AuthorsLawrence Bismarck Ndupu (Coventry University, corresponding author), Vicki Staples (0000-0001-7677-5951, University of Derby), Sigrid Lipka (0000-0002-4685-1324, University of Derby), Mark Faghy (0000-0002-8163-7032, University of Derby), Mark A Faghy, Nawel Bessadet (Birmingham City University), Chris Bussell (0000-0003-0869-9947, University of Derby)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue1
Pages670-670
Publication date2023-04-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-023-15588-w
PMID37041567
OpenAlexW4364365954
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited78

These findings suggest that several enablers and barriers influence university staff and students' capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity. This study, therefore, provides a theoretical foundation to inform the development of bespoke interventions to increase physical activity among inactive university staff and students

Biostatistics · Context (archaeology · Medical education · Psychological intervention · Public health · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology

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