Publications by authors named "Krishnaswamy G Jayachitra"
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to understand perceived benefits, facilitators, disadvantages, and barriers for physical activity among South Asian adolescents in India and Canada.
Methods: Thirteen focus group discussions with South Asian (origin) adolescent boys and girls of different nutritional status and socioeconomic status in rural and urban India and urban Canada.
Results: Across the groups, fitness and 'energy' were perceived to be major benefits of physical activity.