What are the barriers to adoption of a lifestyle associated with optimal peak bone mass acquisition? A qualitative study of young adults in New Zealand

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dc.citation.issue1
dc.citation.volume2
dc.contributor.authorZafar S
dc.contributor.authorDenison H
dc.contributor.authorPatel H
dc.contributor.authorDennison E
dc.contributor.editorLongo UG
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-12T21:58:40Z
dc.date.available2024-06-12T21:58:40Z
dc.date.issued2022-02-08
dc.description.abstractObjective: This study aimed to investigate the barriers to adopting lifestyle factors other than physical activity important for optimal peak bone mass (PBM) acquisition—namely, dietary factors, avoidance of cigarette smoking, and keeping alcohol consumption within recommended limits. Materials and Methods: University students and staff aged 18–35 years were recruited. Six semi-structured, in-depth focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 28 participants. The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed. A thematic approach for data analysis using a constant comparative method was performed using NVivo software. Results: Three major themes emerged: socio-cultural barriers (peer pressure and cultural norms); personal barriers (time, cost, and diet preferences); and other barriers (medical illness and lack of symptoms associated with low bone mass density). Conclusions: We identified several barriers to adoption of lifestyle behaviours that might be beneficial to PBM acquisition. These data might facilitate the development of public health interventions designed to help young adults embrace osteoprotective lifestyles, and hence reduce the burden of osteoporotic fracture in later life.
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dc.edition.editionMarch 2022
dc.format.pagination31-40
dc.identifier.citationZafar S, Denison H, Patel H, Dennison E. (2022). What are the barriers to adoption of a lifestyle associated with optimal peak bone mass acquisition? A qualitative study of young adults in New Zealand. Osteology. 2. 1. (pp. 31-40).
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/osteology2010004
dc.identifier.eissn2673-4036
dc.identifier.elements-typejournal-article
dc.identifier.urihttps://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/69821
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherMDPI (Basel, Switzerland)
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/2673-4036/2/1/4
dc.relation.isPartOfOsteology
dc.rights(c) 2022 The Author/s
dc.rightsCC BY 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectpeak
dc.subjectbone
dc.subjectlifestyle
dc.subjectqualitative
dc.subjectyoung adult
dc.titleWhat are the barriers to adoption of a lifestyle associated with optimal peak bone mass acquisition? A qualitative study of young adults in New Zealand
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.elements-id486232
pubs.organisational-groupCollege of Health
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