Background The objective of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the
Farsi version of the perceived benefits/barriers scale of physical activity in Iranian elderly …

Methods In this descriptive, methodological study, 278 women residing in Khoramroudi
neighborhood in Tehran between December 2013 and February 2014 completed three …

MeThODs Recruited individuals were categorised into either the middle-aged (age 45–59
years, n= 60) or elderly (age≥ 60 years, n= 60) group. Data on demographics …

OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to identify and characterize the barriers and
motivations to physical activity (PA) for elderly adults in Iran and other countries. METHODS …

Introduction: There are many factors that affect the level of physical activity and BODY MASS
INDEX of the elderly. The current study aimed to assess the relationship of PHYSICAL …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine barriers and motivators of physical
activity in older adults. Methods & Materials: In this cross sectional study 153 older adults …

Purpose: Adhering to a physically active lifestyle and exercising regularly is a challenge for
many elderly people. Identifying the factors that influence such adherence may help in policy …

Background Physical inactivity is considered a problem with great impact on morbidity and
mortality. There is a necessity to combat this behavior through an assessment of barriers …

Introduction: There are strong evidences to support the relation between Physical Activity
(PA) and improved health in older adults. So this study aimed to determine the predictors of …

Background Physical activity is an important component of health in old age that provides
personal independence, physical ability, and quality of life. Objectives The current study …