Increasing Physical Activity in Omani Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending Primary Health Care Facilities, MUSCAT
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description: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally including in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council namely Oman. Physical activity has been recognized as a “cornerstone” in the management of diabetes, yet many individuals with diabetes fail to reach the recommended levels of at least 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. The aims of this PhD thesis were to explore current levels of physical activity in this population, investigate barriers to activity and perceptions about a culturally effective, practical and acceptable approaches for activity promotion within local diabetes primary care in Oman. Using these findings, a physical activity intervention design (the “MOVEdiabetes” study) was then developed, implemented and evaluated. Formative work reported low levels of physical activity and prolonged sitting time in adults with type 2 diabetes. The odds of meeting PA recommendations were significantly greater in males, individuals ≤57 years, individuals reporting active stages of PA and those with no reported barriers to PA. ‘Lack of willpower’ (in both males and females), ‘Lack of resources’ and ‘Lack of social support’ (more in females) were the most frequently reported barriers. When participants and health care professionals were asked about acceptable intervention approaches in diabetes primary care, activity consultations were commonly recommended. The perceived actions required to achieve improved activity levels were to modify the current physical structure of the primary health care and provide in-service physical activity training for all health care professions. A multi-component physical activity “MOVEdiabetes” intervention design was developed for use in a cluster randomised trial. The study was undertaken over a one year period in eight health centres in Muscat. Participants in the intervention group received face to face personalised physical activity consultations on three occasions (0, 4 and 8 weeks), pedometers and monthly Wha…
abstract: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally including in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council namely Oman. Physical activity has been recognized as a “cornerstone” in the management of diabetes, yet many individuals with diabetes fail to reach the recommended levels of at least 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. The aims of this PhD thesis were to explore current levels of physical activity in this population, investigate barriers to activity and perceptions about a culturally effective, practical and acceptable approaches for activity promotion within local diabetes primary care in Oman. Using these findings, a physical activity intervention design (the “MOVEdiabetes” study) was then developed, implemented and evaluated. Formative work reported low levels of physical activity and prolonged sitting time in adults with type 2 diabetes. The odds of meeting PA recommendations were significantly greater in males, individuals ≤57 years, individuals reporting active stages of PA and those with no reported barriers to PA. ‘Lack of willpower’ (in both males and females), ‘Lack of resources’ and ‘Lack of social support’ (more in females) were the most frequently reported barriers. When participants and health care professionals were asked about acceptable intervention approaches in diabetes primary care, activity consultations were commonly recommended. The perceived actions required to achieve improved activity levels were to modify the current physical structure of the primary health care and provide in-service physical activity training for all health care professions. A multi-component physical activity “MOVEdiabetes” intervention design was developed for use in a cluster randomised trial. The study was undertaken over a one year period in eight health centres in Muscat. Participants in the intervention group received face to face personalised physical activity consultations on three occasions (0, 4 and 8 weeks), pedometers and monthly Wha…
author: Al-Ghafri, Thamra
language: eng
keywords: Physical activity, Type 2 diabetes, Intervention, primary health care, Oman
date published: 2019
date modified: 2026-07-24T02:08:46Z
provider: University of Dundee
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: University of Dundee