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Perceived barriers to physical activity (PA) are linked to abdominal obesity (AO) in Colombian university students. "Lack of time" and "lack of resources" were significant barriers, especially for women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Abdominal obesity (AO) is a growing health concern among university students.
  • Understanding barriers to physical activity (PA) is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.
  • Previous research has explored PA barriers, but specific links to AO in Colombian university populations require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the relationship between perceived barriers to physical activity (PA) and the presence of abdominal obesity (AO) in Colombian university students.
  • To identify specific PA barriers associated with AO in this demographic.
  • To examine potential gender differences in the perception of these barriers.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 5,663 university students (aged 18-30) from three Colombian cities.
Keywords:
Actividad física. Barreras. Obesidad. Estudiantes universitarios.

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  • Abdominal obesity (AO) was assessed using waist circumference (WC) measurements, classified according to international reference values.
  • Perceived barriers to PA were measured using the validated Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ-21), and prevalence ratios (PR) were calculated.

    • Main Results:

    • The prevalence of abdominal obesity (AO) was 10.4%, with higher rates in women (12.6%) compared to men (7.3%).
    • "Lack of time," "social influence," and "lack of skills" were the most prevalent barriers reported by students with AO.
    • Women with AO showed a higher prevalence ratio for reporting "lack of time" (PR = 1.33) and "lack of resources" (PR = 1.93) compared to men.

    Conclusions:

    • A higher self-perception of barriers to physical activity (PA) is associated with a greater likelihood of having abdominal obesity (AO) in Colombian university students.
    • Interventions addressing perceived barriers like "lack of time" and "lack of resources" may be particularly beneficial for female students.
    • These findings underscore the importance of addressing psychosocial and environmental factors that hinder PA participation to combat AO in higher education settings.