Feeling Unsafe a photovoice analysis of factors influencing physical activity behavior among Malaysian adolescents

Saimon, R. and Choo, W.Y. and Bulgiba, Awang (2013) Feeling Unsafe a photovoice analysis of factors influencing physical activity behavior among Malaysian adolescents. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1010-5395, DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539513480229.

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Abstract

Understanding the factors influencing physical activity (PA) in the Asia-Pacific region is critical, given the high prevalence of inactivity in this area. The photovoice technique explores the types of PA and factors influencing PA among adolescents in Kuching, Sarawak. A total of 160 photographs were collected from participants (adolescents, n = 22, mean age = 14.27 ± 0.7 years, and parents, n = 8, mean age = 48 ± 6.8 years). Data analysis used constant comparison methods of a grounded theory. The Analysis Grid for Environments Linked to Obesity was used to categorize PA factors. Study findings were centered on the concept of safety, facilities, parental restriction, friends, cultural traits, media, community cohesiveness, and weather. The central theme was �feeling unsafe� when being outdoors. To promote PA behavior, provision of PA facilities needs to be supported by other programs that build on peer support, crime prevention, and traffic safety, together with other educational campaigns.

Item Type:	Article
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Adolescents; Low-Income Neighborhood; Physical Activity; Photovoice; Grounded Theory; Analysis Grid For Environments Linked To Obesity Framework
Subjects:	R Medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Haslinda Lahuddin
Date Deposited:	20 Aug 2013 00:41
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2019 07:53
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/8260

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