Perception of benefits and barriers for the practice of physical exercise in mexican elders

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i4p9-26

Keywords:

Exercise, Aged, Benefits

Abstract

The objective of this research was to describe the benefits and barriers of exercise in a group of elderly Mexicans. Quantitative, observational and transversal study, developed in a Gerontological Center of Mexico; non-probabilistic sampling for convenience (n = 96). The Benefits and Barriers Questionnaire for the Exercise was used. Descriptive analysis through frequencies and percentages. The perceived benefits are related to general well-being, physical benefits. The barriers are related to the lack of places and schedules to exercise.

 

Author Biographies

Raúl Fernando Guerrero-Castañeda, Universidad de Guanajuato, Celaya, Guanajuato, México

Licenciado en Enfermería, Maestro en Educación, Doctor en Ciencias de Enfermería, Profesor Tiempo Completo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Celaya, Guanajuato, México.

 

 

Sergio Albañil Delgado, Universidad de Guanajuato, Celaya, Guanajuato, México

Pasante de Servicio Social Profesional Licenciatura en Enfermeria y Obstetricia, Universidad de Guanajuato, Celaya, Guanajuato, México.

 

María de Jesús Jiménez González, Universidad de Guanajuato, Celaya, Guanajuato, México

Licenciada en Enfermería, Maestra en Ciencias de Enfermería, Doctora en Ciencias de Enfermería,

Profesor Tiempo Completo, Universidad de Guanajuato, Celaya, Guanajuato, México.

 

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Published

2020-12-15

How to Cite

Guerrero-Castañeda, R. F., Albañil Delgado, S., & Jiménez González, M. de J. (2020). Perception of benefits and barriers for the practice of physical exercise in mexican elders. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 23(4), 9–26. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i4p9-26

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 4 (2020)

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