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This study aims to identify facilitators and barriers to physical activity among older adults.

July 10, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Facilitators and barriers to participation in physical activity among older adults: a community-based study

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Descriptive cross-sectional study examines factors influencing physical activity in older adults, indicating key influences on participation.

This study aims to identify facilitators and barriers to physical activity among older adults.
Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 450 older adults using multistage random sampling.
Data collected with a structured questionnaire assessing demographics, physical activity, and barriers/facilitators.
Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and multivariable linear regression with significance set at p < 0.05.
Only 22.2% of participants reached the upper tertile of physical activity levels as measured by PASE.
Health improvement and physical fitness were identified as strong facilitators, while individual and social constraints were major barriers.
Employment positively associated with both barriers (β = 0.14) and facilitators (β = 0.08); education and health insurance negatively influenced participation (p < 0.05).

Maleki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study examines factors influencing physical activity in older adults, indicating key influences on participation.