Studies/Études : Perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity for rural youth

Source: Rural and Remote Health.
Decreasing physical activity levels, particularly among youth, continue to be a prominent health concern in Canada, and youth living in rural areas may encounter unique facilitators and barriers to physical activity. In addition, current research suggests that overweight and obesity rates are higher for youth in some rural areas compared with urban areas.

The goal of this study was to identify the perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity for a selected sample of rural youth at a rural secondary school in south-western Ontario and examine how rural barriers and facilitators affect rural youth physical activity.

Walia S, Leipert B. Perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity for rural youth: an exploratory study using photovoice Rural and Remote Health 12: 1842. (Online) 2012. Available: http://www.rrh.org.au

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