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Exercise Motivations, Barriers, And Preferences Of Tahfiz Students: A Qualitative Study, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Nur Aqilah Marzuki, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Mohd Sham Othman, Nor Malia Abdul Warif, Mohd Zaharen Md. Zahir, Muhamad Toriq Yaacob
Exercise Motivations, Barriers, And Preferences Of Tahfiz Students: A Qualitative Study, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Nur Aqilah Marzuki, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Mohd Sham Othman, Nor Malia Abdul Warif, Mohd Zaharen Md. Zahir, Muhamad Toriq Yaacob
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: In Malaysia, the increasing prevalence of physical inactivity is alarming. The effects of adopting a sedentary lifestyle have led to health problems such as coronary heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus, as well as increased mortality rates. Young adults, including tahfiz students, tend to be physically inactive due to much time spent sitting during lectures or studying. Therefore, an active lifestyle must be encouraged. This study aims to identify the factors that influence tahfiz students to exercise.
Methods: Data from 12 male and 19 female students were collected through in-depth interviews, which were recorded and transcribed …