Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration

Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration

Recognising the importance of physical activity in preventing the development of chronic diseases, this study aims to investigate motivators and barriers of physical activity among older workers based on a socio-ecological model. Twenty-five older workers aged 50-75 years participated in a series of...

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Main Authors: Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani, Mohamad Ali, Nazlena, Shahar, Suzana
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (UKMMC) 2016
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spelling iium-547692018-05-05T05:25:56Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/54769/ Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani Mohamad Ali, Nazlena Shahar, Suzana T58.5 Information technology Recognising the importance of physical activity in preventing the development of chronic diseases, this study aims to investigate motivators and barriers of physical activity among older workers based on a socio-ecological model. Twenty-five older workers aged 50-75 years participated in a series of in-depth interview sessions. Using thematic analysis, transcripts were coded and categorised into motivators and barriers of physical activity. The motivators are health concerns, early exposure to physical activity, companionship, moral support, expert advice and workplace policy. In contrast, physical environment, cultural norms and social stigma have become the barriers leading to physical inactivity. Meanwhile, attitude, nature of work and facilities can be both motivators and barriers. This study provides baseline knowledge on the factors influencing physical activity behaviour at multiple socio-ecological levels, which need to be considered in developing physical activity intervention targeting older workers. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (UKMMC) 2016 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/54769/1/Mohadis%20et%20al%202016%20Motivators%20and%20barriers%20of%20physical%20activity%20-a%20socio-ecological%20exploration.pdf Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani and Mohamad Ali, Nazlena and Shahar, Suzana (2016) Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 16 (3). pp. 261-266. ISSN 1675-0306 http://www.mjphm.org.my/mjphm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=763:motivators-and-barriers-for-physical-activity-in-older-workers-a-socio-ecological-exploration&catid=
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Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani
Mohamad Ali, Nazlena
Shahar, Suzana
Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
description Recognising the importance of physical activity in preventing the development of chronic diseases, this study aims to investigate motivators and barriers of physical activity among older workers based on a socio-ecological model. Twenty-five older workers aged 50-75 years participated in a series of in-depth interview sessions. Using thematic analysis, transcripts were coded and categorised into motivators and barriers of physical activity. The motivators are health concerns, early exposure to physical activity, companionship, moral support, expert advice and workplace policy. In contrast, physical environment, cultural norms and social stigma have become the barriers leading to physical inactivity. Meanwhile, attitude, nature of work and facilities can be both motivators and barriers. This study provides baseline knowledge on the factors influencing physical activity behaviour at multiple socio-ecological levels, which need to be considered in developing physical activity intervention targeting older workers.
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author Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani
Mohamad Ali, Nazlena
Shahar, Suzana
author_facet Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani
Mohamad Ali, Nazlena
Shahar, Suzana
author_sort Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani
title Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
title_short Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
title_full Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
title_fullStr Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
title_full_unstemmed Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
title_sort motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration
publisher Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (UKMMC)
publishDate 2016
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/54769/
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