Exploring the acceptability of engaging in physical activity amongst older adults living in socioeconomically deprived areas after the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
An increased motivation to do more physical activity post-pandemic was identified amongst this population, suggesting now is a good time to act for intervention development to capitalise on this. Better messaging is needed to communicate and improve the accessibility of physical activity guidelines amongst this population. To increase engagement in leisure-time physical activity amongst this population, future interventions and messaging should emphasise fun and enjoyment.
Authors
- Danielle Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3330-7346)
- Emma Elliott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4323-9308)
- Alex Hall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8849-744X)
- Ashley Gluchowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2121-3131)
- Luke Munford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4540-6744)
Institutions
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (GB)
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (GB)
- University of Salford (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24981-6
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care