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Background <p>Diabetes mellitus is a global health epidemic affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Self-care practices, including regular physical activity, play a crucial role in managing diabetes and preventing its complications. However, most patients with diabetes fail to engage in sufficient physical activity. This study aimed to identify the barriers to participating in physical activities for diabetic patients upon referral to Qazvin City, Iran.</p> Methods <p>The current descriptive analytical study was conducted at Velayat Hospital in Qazvin, Iran. A total of 333 patients were enrolled in the study through a convenience sampling method. Data collection involved the use of a demographic questionnaire comprising 11 items, along with a questionnaire designed to assess barriers to physical activity, which included 44 items. Data analysis utilized a variety of statistical techniques, encompassing both descriptive and inferential statistics, such as independent t tests, one-way ANOVAs, and Pearson correlation coefficients. A significance level of <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05 was maintained throughout the study.</p> Results <p>The average age of the participants was 64.4 ± 7.2 years. Among the participants, 168 individuals (50.5%) were female, while the remainder were male. Notably, the majority of participants (57.2%) had attained a high school education or higher. The most frequently reported barriers to physical activity were associated with structural and individual factors.</p> Conclusion <p>The results suggest that the availability of appropriate facilities and infrastructure is a critical factor in determining the amount of sports participation. Therefore, it is recommended that policymakers and healthcare providers prioritize the development and maintenance of accessible and inclusive sports facilities, as well as the implementation of policies that promote physical activity among diabetic patients. Furthermore, the establishment of a public non-governmental organization (NGO) can be a valuable strategy for increasing the participation of diabetic patients in sports activities.</p>

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Barriers to participation in sports activities for patients with type 2 diabetes

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    2025年1月13日

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  • Mohammad Amerzadeh,
  • Azam Ghorbani,
  • Fatemeh Samiei Siboni,
  • Mojtaba Senmar,
  • Marzieh Khatooni,
  • Monir Mirzadeh,
  • Mahdie Bahrami

摘要

Background

Diabetes mellitus is a global health epidemic affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Self-care practices, including regular physical activity, play a crucial role in managing diabetes and preventing its complications. However, most patients with diabetes fail to engage in sufficient physical activity. This study aimed to identify the barriers to participating in physical activities for diabetic patients upon referral to Qazvin City, Iran.

Methods

The current descriptive analytical study was conducted at Velayat Hospital in Qazvin, Iran. A total of 333 patients were enrolled in the study through a convenience sampling method. Data collection involved the use of a demographic questionnaire comprising 11 items, along with a questionnaire designed to assess barriers to physical activity, which included 44 items. Data analysis utilized a variety of statistical techniques, encompassing both descriptive and inferential statistics, such as independent t tests, one-way ANOVAs, and Pearson correlation coefficients. A significance level of p < 0.05 was maintained throughout the study.

Results

The average age of the participants was 64.4 ± 7.2 years. Among the participants, 168 individuals (50.5%) were female, while the remainder were male. Notably, the majority of participants (57.2%) had attained a high school education or higher. The most frequently reported barriers to physical activity were associated with structural and individual factors.

Conclusion

The results suggest that the availability of appropriate facilities and infrastructure is a critical factor in determining the amount of sports participation. Therefore, it is recommended that policymakers and healthcare providers prioritize the development and maintenance of accessible and inclusive sports facilities, as well as the implementation of policies that promote physical activity among diabetic patients. Furthermore, the establishment of a public non-governmental organization (NGO) can be a valuable strategy for increasing the participation of diabetic patients in sports activities.