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Table 1 Statements on barriers to physical activity and abbreviated designation for use in figures/tables

From: Barriers to physical activity in older adults in Germany: a cross-sectional study

 

Item

Abbreviated designation

1

I haven't any time for physical activity.

Lack of time

2

I am afraid that I will fall or hurt myself during exercise.

Afraid of fall/injury

3

I don't have any company. I would be more active with a partner or in a group.

Lack of company

4

For health reasons, I don't feel I can be more active.

Poor health

5

There are no appropriate sports programmes or leisure facilities for me.

Lack of opportunities

6

I do not have transport to sports programmes or leisure facilities.

Lack of transport

7

I am not interested in physical activity.

Lack of interest