Level of Physical Activity and Potential Barriers among Women in a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwestern Nigeria

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Cross-sectional survey reveals low physical activity levels in women, suggesting key barriers like time and energy.

39% of participants reported low physical activity levels, with 45% at moderate and 16% high, highlighting a concerning trend.
The most reported barriers included lack of time (64%), lack of energy (63%), and lack of willpower (59%), indicating common struggles.
Cross-sectional survey utilized IPAQ-Short Form and Barriers Quiz to gather data from 100 female staff at Federal Medical Center, Owo, Nigeria.
Despite reported barriers, no significant predictors of activity levels were identified, emphasizing the complex nature of physical activity participation.

Olufemi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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