Abstract
The objective of the study was to compare the barriers to physical activity (PA) between women participants and nonparticipants of an exercise program in Primary Health Care. Cross-sectional study carried out in areas covered by health centers that offered an exercise program. Twenty-two participants and non-participants of the programs were selected and evaluated in relation to sociodemographic characteristics, PA and barriers. Descriptive and comparative data analyzes were performed. The most reported barriers for women non-participants were lack of company (40.9%), lack of energy (38.7%), feeling very tired or unmotivated (38.2%). The non-participants and the elderly had a higher proportion of barriers to PA.
KEYWORDS
Exercise; Public health; Prevention; Primary Health Care