Bu Estella Qian Lin, Chung Ho Jin
Physical Education and Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Oct 31;14(5):739-745. doi: 10.12965/jer.1836388.194. eCollection 2018 Oct.
The government has collaborated with the Health Promotion Board in coming out a bountiful of initiatives for the citizens to engage in exercise. Despite the initiatives, the 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. Purposive sampling and semi-structured interview were conducted for the participants. The analysis of the interview revealed the significance of barriers in three areas: Priority of Family and Work Commitments, Minimal Promotion of Subsidized Initiatives by the Government, and Discrimination through the 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 the exercise class.
政府与健康促进委员会合作，推出了大量倡议，鼓励公民参与锻炼。尽管有这些倡议，中年女性的肥胖率仍然很高。本研究旨在了解和识别阻碍中年女性锻炼的诸多障碍。对参与者进行了目的抽样和半结构化访谈。访谈分析揭示了三个方面障碍的重要性：家庭和工作承诺的优先级、政府对补贴倡议的推广力度不足以及语言使用方面的歧视。研究强调种族障碍最小，更好地管理时间将有助于养成更健康的生活方式。该研究建议新加坡女性将运动融入生活方式，更积极地推广补贴倡议，并在健身课程中使用通用语言（英语）。
