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  • Olivia Hillan
    Anglia Ruskin University
  • Lee Smith
    Anglia Ruskin University
  • Simon Bishop
    Anglia Ruskin University
  • Peter Allen
    Anglia Ruskin University
Physical inactivity is a prevalent concern amongst adults living with sight loss. It is essential to understand why these individuals are inactive and how we can increase physical activity levels among them. Therefore, this study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to physical activity for individuals living with sight loss. Seven individuals with self-reported sight loss living in Cambridgeshire were recruited for three focus groups. Focus group data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key themes. Seven themes which represented a barrier, or a facilitator were identified: transport, accessing information, one size fits all, negative previous experience, visually impaired sport, women in disability sport, and taster days. To increase physical activity levels amongst those living with sight loss, interventions need to be focused on the organisational level. This includes producing more accessible environments that can be produced by providing training for sport and physical activity professionals and by ensuring the physical environment is inclusive for those living with sight loss.
Original languageEnglish
Article number70
JournalVision
Volume7
Issue number4
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Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2023
Externally publishedYes

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