Level of adherence to physical activity recommendations among adults with type 2 diabetes in Qatar and associated factors: a cross-sectional study
Most adults with type 2 diabetes in Qatar do not meet physical activity recommendations, with lower adherence among older adults, females, those with high screen time, specific treatments, and lower education or income. Diabetes management and education should include targeted interventions to address barriers, while public health efforts should reduce sedentary behavior and improve access to physical activity for disadvantaged groups.
Authors
- Hiba Bawadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1499-5646)
- Linda Boutefnouchet
- Mujahed Shraim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7972-8210)
- Bushra Hoque
- Layan Sukik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7618-9688)
- Mohamed Elhadary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3075-9600)
- M. AbuHaweeleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6121-5158)
- Ahmad Hamdan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5655-7367)
- Mhd Osama Rahhal
- Omar Altrmanini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7147-1780)
Institutions
- Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (QA)
- Qatar University (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22816-y
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33