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The study aims to assess physical activity patterns and identify barriers affecting doctors' physical activity levels.

Physical Activity Pattern among Health Care Professionals and its Barriers: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study assesses physical activity levels and barriers in healthcare professionals, suggesting targeted institutional solutions.

The study aims to assess physical activity patterns and identify barriers affecting doctors' physical activity levels.
Cross-sectional design conducted among 152 doctors
Utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-Short Form)
Assessed barriers, lifestyle, and personal habits
Analyzed associations with lifestyle using chi-square tests
72.4% of doctors were classified as highly active
Major barriers included lack of time (72.4%), lack of energy (36.9%), and inadequate access to facilities (23%)
Significant associations between activity levels and factors like eating out frequency, vegetable intake, and sleep duration

Shaji et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study assesses physical activity levels and barriers in healthcare professionals, suggesting targeted institutional solutions.