Giving young Emirati women a voice: Participatory action research on physical activity

International evidence on health promotion indicates the importance of regular physical activity for preventing and reducing the incidence of obesity and chronic diseases. This study investigated the relationship between physical activity and the social milieu of young Muslim women in the United Ara...

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Published in:Health & place 2009-03, Vol.15 (1), p.117-124
Main Authors: Berger, Gabriella, Peerson, Anita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude to Health
Cultural factors
Exercise
Female
Focus Groups
Gender Identity
Health Promotion
Health technology assessment
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Islam
Muslims
Physical activity
Qualitative health promotion research
Research trends
Social and cultural factors
Social Conditions
Sociocultural factors
United Arab Emirates
Well-being
Women
Women's participation
Young Adult
Young women
Youth
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Summary:International evidence on health promotion indicates the importance of regular physical activity for preventing and reducing the incidence of obesity and chronic diseases. This study investigated the relationship between physical activity and the social milieu of young Muslim women in the United Arab Emirates. This participatory action research project included semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus groups and yielded qualitative data. Set within a context of rapid social change, perceived barriers to daily exercise influenced participants’ physical activity levels and overall well-being. Results indicated a lack of physical exercise and strategies were proposed for implementation by college staff and students.
ISSN:1353-8292
1873-2054
DOI:10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.03.003