1. Perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian adults during COVID-19 pandemic- a cross-sectional study
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Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Reshma Praveen, Lok Eng Yao, Ali Md Nadzalan, and P. Surendran
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Occupational Therapy ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,business.industry ,Cross-sectional study ,Environmental health ,Rehabilitation ,Pandemic ,Physical activity ,Medicine ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,business - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a relatively significant impact on the world. Malaysia implemented a countrywide social isolation strategy to flatten the epidemic curve. As limits on movement and social interaction have come into force, more individuals appear less physically active. OBJECTIVE: To determine the perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian young adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Total 217 participants included with age group from 18-40 years old voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were excluded if they were non-Malaysian and had any psychological problems and physical impairment that hindered physical activity. Barrier to Being Active quiz (BBAQ) questionnaire was circulated through various social media platforms from January 2021 to May 2021. Categorical data were presented using simple and absolute frequency on the distribution of sociodemographic profiles and BBAQ responses. Pearson Chi-square with 95% confidence level, p
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- 2021