Perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity for rural youth: an exploratory study using photovoice
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Perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity for rural youth: an exploratory study using photovoice.
INTRODUCTION Decreasing physical activity levels, particularly among youth, continue to be a prominent health concern in Canada, and youth living in rural areas may encounter unique facilitators and barriers to physical activity. In addition, current research suggests that overweight and obesity rates are higher for youth in some rural areas compared with urban areas. The goal of this study was...
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عنوان ژورنال: Rural and Remote Health
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1445-6354
DOI: 10.22605/rrh1842