Perceived constraints to physical activity among students at paramedical institutions in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorNizeamana, E.
dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Julie
dc.date.accessioned2014-08-28T12:57:47Z
dc.date.available2014-08-28T12:57:47Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractIn the developing world, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, physical inactivity along with tobacco use, poor diet and nutrition are increasingly parts of today’s lifestyle. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of physical activity, and to investigate perceived constraints to physical activity among students in paramedical institutions in Uganda. A self-administered questionnaire adapted from the literature was administered to 400 students. The results indicated that 59% of participants were classified as physically active and 41% as sedentary. Males were significantly more active than females. For male participants, “lack of the right equipment to exercise” and “wanting to do other things in their free time” were perceived as the major constraints to physical activity. For female participants, “lack of motivation” and “tiredness after exercise” were perceived as the major constraints to physical activity. Thus, recommendations to eliminate these specific constraints and increase physical activity of paramedical institution students are offered. The findings of this study demonstrate that there is an influence of socio-demographic characteristics on participation in physical activity and perceived constraints to physical activity. The findings further indicate the need of health promotion intervention aiming at promoting physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda.en_US
dc.description.accreditationDepartment of HE and Training approved listen_US
dc.identifier.citationNizeamana, E. & Phillips, J.S. (2006). Perceived constraints to physical activity among students at paramedical institutions in Uganda. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 12(4): 394-402en_US
dc.identifier.issn1117-4315
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/1214
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmitterfalse
dc.publisherLAM Publications Limiteden_US
dc.rightsCopyright LAM Publications Limited. Publisher granted permission for inclusion of the published file in the Repository.
dc.status.ispeerreviewedtrue
dc.subjectPhysical activityen_US
dc.subjectStudentsen_US
dc.subjectYoung adultsen_US
dc.subjectPerceived constraintsen_US
dc.subjectSedentary lifestyleen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titlePerceived constraints to physical activity among students at paramedical institutions in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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