دورية أكاديمية
Physical activity policies in Saudi Arabia and Oman: a qualitative study using stakeholder interviews.
| العنوان: | Physical activity policies in Saudi Arabia and Oman: a qualitative study using stakeholder interviews. |
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| المؤلفون: | Alzahrani AA; School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, City Campus, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia., Gelius P; Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Sport Sciences, Quartier UNIL-Centre, Bâtiment Synathlon, CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland., Bauman AE; Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Gebel K; School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, City Campus, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia. klaus.gebel@uts.edu.au. |
| المصدر: | Health research policy and systems [Health Res Policy Syst] 2024 Aug 19; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 111. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 19. |
| نوع المنشور: | Journal Article |
| اللغة: | English |
| بيانات الدورية: | Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101170481 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1478-4505 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14784505 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Res Policy Syst Subsets: MEDLINE |
| أسماء مطبوعة: | Original Publication: [London] : BioMed Central, 2003- |
| مواضيع طبية MeSH: | Exercise* , Health Policy* , Qualitative Research* , Health Promotion* , Stakeholder Participation*, Oman ; Humans ; Saudi Arabia ; Private Sector ; Leadership ; Policy Making ; Interviews as Topic ; Administrative Personnel ; Sports ; Obesity/prevention & control |
| مستخلص: | Background: Countries in the Middle East have some of the lowest rates of physical activity and some of the highest rates of obesity in the world. Policies can influence population levels of physical activity. However, there is a dearth of research on physical activity policies in the Gulf region. This qualitative study analyses cross-sectoral barriers and facilitators for the development, implementation and evaluation of physical activity policies in Saudi Arabia and Oman, two of the largest countries in the region. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 senior policymakers from the Ministries of Health, Education, and Sport in Saudi Arabia and Oman, and were examined using thematic analysis. Results: We identified seven themes related to physical activity policies in Saudi Arabia and Oman: leadership; existing policies; physical activity programs related to policies; private sector policies; challenges; data/monitoring; and future opportunities. Both countries have a central document that guides policy-makers in promoting physical activity, and the available policies in both countries are implemented via multiple programs and initiatives to increase physical activity. Compared with Oman, in Saudi Arabia, programs from the non-profit sector, represented by community groups, play a more significant role in promoting physical activity outside the government framework. The private sector has contributed to promoting physical activity in both countries, but interviewees stated that more financial support is required. Policy limitations differ between Saudi Arabia and Oman: intersectoral collaboration in Oman is limited and mainly based on individuals' own initiative, while the health transformation in Saudi Arabia tends to slow down policy implementation in relevant areas. Physical education in Saudi Arabia and Oman is similar; however, increased support and collaboration between government agencies and the private sector for out-of-school sports academies are needed. Conclusions: This study addresses key gaps in analysing physical activity policies in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Our study highlights the importance of increasing financial support, improving collaboration between governmental agencies and between them and the private sector and consolidating efforts to back physical activity policies and dismantle cross-sectoral barriers in Saudi Arabia and Oman. Educational institutions in Saudi Arabia and Oman play a crucial role in promoting physical activity from early childhood to young adults. Our insights assist policy-makers, public health officials and stakeholders in shaping effective physical activity-promoting policies, programs and interventions to prevent non-communicable diseases. Challenges identified in Saudi Arabia and Oman's policies will inform their future development. (© 2024. The Author(s).) |
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| فهرسة مساهمة: | Keywords: Gulf region; Health policy; Oman; Physical activity; Saudi Arabia |
| تواريخ الأحداث: | Date Created: 20240819 Date Completed: 20240819 Latest Revision: 20240822 |
| رمز التحديث: | 20240822 |
| مُعرف محوري في PubMed: | PMC11331687 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12961-024-01192-w |
| PMID: | 39160530 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | MEDLINE |
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| DOI: | 10.1186/s12961-024-01192-w |