Table 3 Barriers according to the social ecological model

 Fatigue and lack of energy

2

8

5

5

20

 Pain and swelling

3

8

2

2

15

 Lack of child care

6

0

7

1

14

 Medical restrictions and safety concerns

3

7

1

2

13

 Lack of knowledge about exercise safety

3

3

1

2

9

 Lack of time

0

3

0

2

5

 Concerns and lack of social support from partners and family members

7

4

2

10

23

 Conflicting advice from friends and neighbors and lack of advice on safe exercise from physicians

2

4

2

2

10

 Weather

1

0

0

1

2