Association between body weight perception and actual body mass index among adult women in Erbil city, Iraq.

Background: The misperception of body weight can significantly affect individuals' health behaviors, such as physical activity, diet, and weight management. This study aimed to examine the association between body weight perception and actual body mass index (BMI) among adult women and explore the factors influencing this relationship.

Methods: Five hundred forty female individuals aged 18-65 participated in this cross-sectional study.

A cross-sectional study on the perceived barriers to physical exercise among women in Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Background: Limited research has investigated the barriers to physical exercise among women in Iraqi Kurdistan Region and other similar Muslim and Middle Eastern societies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of perceived barriers to physical exercise among women and examine the associations of these barriers with the participants' sociodemographic characteristics.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, from December 2022 to January 2023.