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Title: | Barriers towards physical activity of different ethnic groups in middle-aged women | Authors: | Bu, Estella Qian Lin | Keywords: | DRNTU::Humanities | Issue Date: | 2018 | Abstract: | Discrimination is considered a major issue that is faced in contemporary Singapore. As the government put in initiatives to dissolve discrimination, this study strives to whether does racial discrimination affects middle-aged Singaporeans to exercise and live healthier. The government has collaborated with the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in coming out a bountiful of initiatives for the citizens to engage in exercise. Despite the initiatives, obesity rate in middle-aged women is still high. This study seeks to understand and identify the vast barriers that prevent middle-aged women from exercising. A purposive sampling and interview was conducted for three participants. The analysis of the interview revealed significance of barriers in 3 areas: (a) Priority of Family and Work Commitments, (b) Minimal Promotion of Subsidized Initiatives by the Government, (c) Discrimination through usage of language. It highlights that racial barriers are minimal and better time management would be appropriate to engage a healthier lifestyle. The study suggested female Singaporeans to incorporate sports in the lifestyle, more aggressive promotion of subsidized initiatives and the use of common languages (English) in exercise class. | URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/73835 | Schools: | National Institute of Education | Fulltext Permission: | restricted | Fulltext Availability: | With Fulltext |
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