Exploring barriers and facilitators to physical activity among children in Saudi Arabian schools: A qualitative study
This study underscores the need for a multi-dimensional approach to promoting PA among adolescents in Jeddah. Stakeholders should consider piloting and adapting proven international interventions, addressing disparities in school resources, increasing the time allocated for PA within the curriculum, and raising parental awareness about the importance of PA. These steps are essential to creating a supportive environment that fosters improved public health and youth well-being in KSA.
Authors
- Abdullah Alalawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6525-3437)
- Lindsay Blank (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8765-3076)
- Elizabeth Goyder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3691-1888)
Institutions
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329600
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00