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Table 1 Characteristics of the participants

From: Factors influencing adherence to regular exercise in middle-aged women: a qualitative study to inform clinical practice

Characteristics

Participants (N = 53)

Age (years)

  40-45

12

  46-50

13

  51-55

17

  56-60

9

  61-65

2

Education

  Secondary school

2

  Some college

5

  College

12

  Some university

7

  University

27

Types of physical activity

  Multiple activities (e.g., walk, run, cycle, swim, weights, dance, yoga, ski)

31

  Walking only

19

  Inconsistent

3

Menopause severity score

  0 none

1

  1-10

18

  11-20

20

  21-30

13

  31-40

1

  40-44 very severe

0

Menstrual periods

  None for 1 year or longer

25

  Yes within last year

28

Body mass index

  18.4 or lower

3

  18.5 to 24.9

19

  25.0 to 29.9

15

  30.0 to 39.9

13

  40.0 or higher

3

Feel safe to walk in the neighbourhood

  In the day

51

  After night

31

  1. N/R = not reported.