Cheah, Yong Kang and Hock, Kuang Lim (2015) Socioeconomic and lifestyle determinants of blood glucose screening in Malaysia. Asian Biomedicine, 9 (5). pp. 683-690. ISSN 1905-7415

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Abstract

Background: The increase in prevalence of diabetes is a serious public health issue.It is well documented that use of blood glucose screening can help to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Objectives: To examine the socioeconomic and lifestyle factors associated with use of blood glucose screening among Malaysian adults. Methods: Nationally representative data from 2,415 survey respondents was used. The survey was a cross sectional population-based study previously conducted by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. A logistic regression model was developed to estimate the likelihood of using blood glucose screening.Results: Age, marital status, ethnicity, income, smoking, and body mass index were significantly associated with use of blood glucose screening.In particular, older individuals, married individuals, Malays, higher income earners, non-smokers, and being obese, overweight or of normal weight were correlated with a higher likelihood of using blood glucose screening. Conclusions: It is important to acquire a better knowledge of the factors that can influence the decision of people to adopt preventive measures. Having better information regarding which groups of individuals use or do not use blood glucose screening can assist governments in developing appropriate intervention programs.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Glucose, lifestyle, likelihood, screening, socioeconomic factors
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Divisions:	School of Economics, Finance & Banking
Depositing User:	Dr. Yong Kang Cheah
Date Deposited:	29 Feb 2016 00:13
Last Modified:	12 Apr 2016 08:43
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/17386

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