Cheah, Yong Kang and Poh, Bee Koon (2014) The determinants of participation in physical activity in Malaysia. Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 5 (1). pp. 20-27. ISSN 2210-9099

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	demography, health, Malaysia, participation, physical activity
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Divisions:	School of Economics, Finance & Banking
Depositing User:	Dr. Yong Kang Cheah
Date Deposited:	24 Feb 2016 03:58
Last Modified:	18 Apr 2016 00:07
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/17313

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