Understanding the Life, Pain, and Barriers to Physical Activity in Korean Patients with Panic Disorder: Photovoice Inquiry

Kyung-O Kim, Jae-Hyeong Ryu, Hae-Ryong Chung, Marcia K. Butler and Deborah Gritzmacher
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Kyung-O Kim: Department of Gerokinesiology, Kyungil University, Kyungsan 38428, Korea
Jae-Hyeong Ryu: Chungbuk Boeun Naebuk Public Health Center, Department of Health Administration, Boeun 28943, Korea
Hae-Ryong Chung: Health and Fitness Management, College of Health, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 30260, USA
Marcia K. Butler: Health Care Management, College of Health, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 30260, USA
Deborah Gritzmacher: Health Care Management, College of Health, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 30260, USA

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-18

Abstract: Purpose: This study attempted to understand the life, pain, and barriers to physical activity in the daily life of patients with panic disorder (PD). It aimed to provide specific evidence to promote physical activity for patients, suggesting that suitable physical activity strategies for patients with PD would be of value. Methods: Seven patients were invited to participate in a photovoice study. Photovoice is one example of participatory action research. Results: This study inductively identified two main themes: the life and pain of patients with PD and perceived barriers to participate in physical activity by patients with panic disorder. Conclusion: Based on a specific understanding of the population, this study attempted to provide evidence why patients with panic disorder need appropriate physical-activity-promoting strategies.

Keywords: photovoice; patients with panic disorder; life and pain; physical activity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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