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Table 4 Summary of key findings

From: Exercise and physical activity in asylum seekers in Northern England; using the theoretical domains framework to identify barriers and facilitators

Key barriers

Key facilitators

Capabilities:

 Stress associated with being an asylum seeker

Stress drove activity

Decision process:

 Living in limbo

Feeling settled and secure

Resources and environment

 Lack of money for food and equipment

 Lack of knowledge of facilities in local area

 The weather

 Time

 Lack of childcare

 

Social

 Exercising With friends/ family

 Alone in the UK

 Cultural influences

Exercising With friends/ family

Knowledge and skills

 The phrase ‘physical activity’ and recommended levels

Levels of exercise and physical activity back home

 

Understanding consequences

 Impact on physical health

 Weight gain

 Impact on mental health