Physical activity policies in the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a qualitative study with document analysis
Our study provides impetus for policy-makers in the Gulf region to develop policies addressing sedentary behaviour and improving the evaluation framework. Additionally, it serves as a foundation for researchers to identify and address gaps in future policy analysis, contributing to the advancement of effective strategies for promoting physical activity.
Authors
- Peter Gelius (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4120-4996)
- Klaus Gebel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0330-7756)
- Anne Carolyn Grunseit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1250-3265)
- Adrian Bauman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0369-4621)
- Ali Ahmed Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0746-9074)
Institutions
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Lausanne (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Global Health
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017627
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.82
Funders
- University of Technology Sydney