Momani Aaliyah, Al-Marzouqi Zalikha, Abu-Shhadeh Amani, Ajlouni Kamel, ALBashtawy Mohammed, Almomani Maysa H, Jarrah Samiha, AlQahtani Shaikha Ali, Ababneh Anas
Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Shafa Badran, 21 Al-Arab Street, Amman 11937, Jordan.
Maternal Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, North Batinah Branch, Sultanate of Oman.
Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2025 Feb 16;16:20420188251315658. doi: 10.1177/20420188251315658. eCollection 2025.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing epidemic condition that is expected to reach pandemic levels in the upcoming decades. Physical activity among individuals with type 2 diabetes is beneficial. A deeper understanding of physical activity among adults with type 2 diabetes in Jordan using a qualitative approach is needed.
This study aimed at exploring physical activity among adults with type 2 diabetes in Jordan.
A constructivist grounded theory methodology guided this study.
Data were collected using semi-structured and audio-recorded interviews and then analysed simultaneously using coding, constant comparative analysis and writing reflexive memos.
Two themes emerged including 'The Perception about Physical Activity' and 'Factors Influencing Adherence to Physical Activity'. The first theme included four sub-themes: physical activity definition; importance; duration and types. The second theme included five sub-themes: the belief that diet is superior to physical activity; ageing and presence of diabetes or comorbidities; job and family obligations; social support and weather.
This study provided insights into patients' perceptions and adherence to physical activity including facilitators and barriers. Clinicians and policymakers may consider the findings of this study to develop health promotion programmes and to suggest a suitable environment for individuals with type 2 diabetes to enhance their physical activity.
2型糖尿病正呈流行态势不断加剧，预计在未来几十年将达到大流行程度。2型糖尿病患者进行体育活动有益。需要采用定性研究方法更深入地了解约旦成年2型糖尿病患者的体育活动情况。
本研究旨在探索约旦成年2型糖尿病患者的体育活动情况。
本研究采用建构主义扎根理论方法。
通过半结构化和录音访谈收集数据，然后同时使用编码、持续比较分析和撰写反思性备忘录进行分析。
出现了两个主题，包括“对体育活动的认知”和“影响体育活动依从性的因素”。第一个主题包括四个子主题：体育活动的定义；重要性；持续时间和类型。第二个主题包括五个子主题：认为饮食比体育活动更重要；年龄增长以及患有糖尿病或合并症；工作和家庭义务；社会支持和天气。
本研究深入了解了患者对体育活动的认知和依从性，包括促进因素和障碍。临床医生和政策制定者可考虑本研究结果来制定健康促进计划，并为2型糖尿病患者建议一个适宜的环境以增强他们的体育活动。
