Anna Li1,2, Taylor McCabe1, Erin Silverstein1, Stephanie Dragan1, Nancy M Salbach1,3, Mehdi Zobeiry4, Sarah Beldick4, Chris Godi5, Kelly K O'Brien1,3,6. 1. 1 Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 2. 2 Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 3. 3 Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 4. 4 YMCA of Greater Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 5. 5 Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 6. 6 Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors to consider for developing and implementing a community-based exercise (CBE) program for people living with HIV (PLWH). METHODS: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with PLWH, rehabilitation professionals, and recreation providers from Canada and the United Kingdom. We asked participants to describe their experience with exercise, facilitators, and barriers to accessing and participating in exercise, and factors to consider in developing a CBE program for PLWH. Interviews were analyzed using content analytical techniques. RESULTS: We developed a Framework of CBE in the Context of HIV that describes (1) exercise experiences of PLWH (nature of exercise, motivators for initiating or sustaining exercise, perceived benefits, and barriers and facilitators to exercise) and (2) 11 factors to consider in developing and implementing a CBE program for PLWH. CONCLUSION: Recommendations for the development and implementation of an accessible and feasible CBE program may enhance exercise participation among PLWH.
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors to consider for developing and implementing a community-based exercise (CBE) program for people living with HIV (PLWH). METHODS: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with PLWH, rehabilitation professionals, and recreation providers from Canada and the United Kingdom. We asked participants to describe their experience with exercise, facilitators, and barriers to accessing and participating in exercise, and factors to consider in developing a CBE program for PLWH. Interviews were analyzed using content analytical techniques. RESULTS: We developed a Framework of CBE in the Context of HIV that describes (1) exercise experiences of PLWH (nature of exercise, motivators for initiating or sustaining exercise, perceived benefits, and barriers and facilitators to exercise) and (2) 11 factors to consider in developing and implementing a CBE program for PLWH. CONCLUSION: Recommendations for the development and implementation of an accessible and feasible CBE program may enhance exercise participation among PLWH.
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