The determinants of participation in physical activity in Malaysia
Objectives: In light of the importance of physical activity, the aim of the present study is to examine the factors affecting participation in physical activity among adults in Malaysia. Methods: A logistic regression model and the Third National Health and Morbidity Survey consisting of 30,992 res...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier Korea LLC
2014
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| Online Access: | http://repo.uum.edu.my/17313/1/OPHRP%202014%205%281%29%2020-27.pdf http://repo.uum.edu.my/17313/ http://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2013.12.002 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Utara Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Objectives: In light of the importance of physical activity, the aim of the present study is to examine the factors affecting participation in physical activity among adults in Malaysia.
Methods: A logistic regression model and the Third National Health and Morbidity Survey consisting of 30,992 respondents were used.Results: Age, income, gender, education, marital status, region, house locality,job characteristics, and medical conditions are significantly associated with
participation in physical activity.In particular, old individuals, high income earners, females, the well-educated, widowed or divorced individuals, East Malaysians, urban dwellers, the unemployed, and individuals who are not diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia are less likely to be physically active than others. Conclusion: Because sociodemographic and health factors play an important role in determining physical activity, the government should take them into account
when formulating policy. |
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