Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2009
Barriers to a healthy lifestyle among patients attending primary care clinics at a university hospital in Riyadh.
The occurrence and progress of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is associated with unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors. Modification of barriers to healthy lifestyle can produce great benefits. The objective of this study was to identify barriers to physical activity and healthy eating among patients attending primary health care clinics in Riyadh city. ⋯ Lack of resources was the most important barrier for physical activity, while lack of willpower and social support were both barriers for adherence to physical activity and a healthy diet.