Table 3 Barriers/challenges (% of total responses) to regular physical activity in NW Tasmania
Burnie (n = 101) | Devonport (n = 181) | Circular Head (n = 49) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Are there any barriers towards you being physically active? | |||
Insufficient time | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Physical impairments | 16 | 16 | 6 |
Lack of infrastructure | 7 | 4 | 4 |
Negative perceptions around safety | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Inclement weather | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Lack of motivation | 4 | 3 | 11 |
No significant barrier | 46 | 48 | 47 |
Other/ no response | 16 | 22 | 19 |
How has COVID-19 and government restrictions affected your physical activity? | |||
No effect at all (i.e., alternate modes for PA) | 59 | 49 | 60 |
Predominantly negative (e.g., isolation loneliness) | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Predominantly positive (i.e., increased PA due to additional time availability) | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Temporary inconvenience due to suspension of facility access | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Other/ no response | 15 | 23 | 15 |
Is there anything you wish to add that you think is relevant? | |||
Council assistance in identification of facilities and programs | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Bike track/ pathway infrastructure improvements | 7 | 3 | 9 |
Improvements to existing infrastructure and addition of new facilities | 5 | 9 | 6 |
Other/ no response | 84 | 84 | 83 |