Table 3 Most frequently reported barriers reported on surveys [n(%)]
Rank | Physical activity (n = 230) | Diet (n = 223) | Social connection (n = 212) | Stress management (n = 206) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lack of time/ Busy schedule n = 142 (61.7%) | Financial concerns n = 93 (41.7%) | Lack of time/ Busy schedule n = 98 (46.2%) | Lack of time/Busy schedule n = 108 (52.4%) |
2 | Parenting demands n = 74 (32.2%) | Lack of time/Busy schedule n = 65 (29.1%) | Geographic distance from family/friends n = 37 (17.5%) | Parenting/family demands n = 79 (38.3%) |
3 | Lack of motivation n = 70 (30.4%) | Cravings for unhealthy foods/lack of self-control n = 46 (20.6%) | Transient lifestyle (frequent moves) n = 35 (16.5%) | Work n = 33 (16.0%) |
4 | Tired/ lack of sleep n = 64 (27.8%) | Time to cook/ prepare healthy food n = 38 (17.0%) | Parenting demands n = 29 (13.7%) | Feeling anxious/overwhelmed/worried n = 25 (12.1%) |
5 | Other priorities n = 37 (16.1%) | Kids/family prefer unhealthy foods n = 34 (15.2%) | Dissimilar interests n = 28 (13.2%) | Financial concerns n = 20 (9.7%) |