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KMID : 1120220140050010020
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Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
2014 Volume.5 No. 1 p.20 ~ p.27
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The Determinants of Participation in Physical Activity in Malaysia
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Cheah Yong Kang
Poh Bee Koon
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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demography, health, Malaysia, participation, physical activity
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