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Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia

Introduction: Work has become increasingly inert in nature especially for those who work in offices. This lack of physical activity could increase health risks. Moreover, readiness to perform physical activity is influenced by many factors including socio-demographic and socioeconomic characteristi...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Suriani, Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah, Shaarin, Mohamad Takyuddin, Zainol Abidin, Nur Farzana, Tee, Siew Li
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Published: Community Health Society Malaysia 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34999/
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spelling my.upm.eprints.349992015-12-25T09:13:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34999/ Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia Ismail, Suriani Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah Shaarin, Mohamad Takyuddin Zainol Abidin, Nur Farzana Tee, Siew Li Introduction: Work has become increasingly inert in nature especially for those who work in offices. This lack of physical activity could increase health risks. Moreover, readiness to perform physical activity is influenced by many factors including socio-demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and therefore it needs to be deliberated. Aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and determinants of physical activity among a group of government servants. Methods: This was a cross sectional study among a group of government servants using a self- administered questionnaire. Level of physical activity was assessed using a Malay version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: A total of 203 respondents participated. Majority of the respondents were in the moderate and high physical activity categories (59.6% and 25.6% respectively). There was a significant association between physical activity with gender and income (P<0.01), however no significant predictor was identified. Although not statistically significant, the OR was higher in females compare to males OR 1.16 (95% CI:0.46, 2.888), non-Malays compared to Malays OR 1.95 (95%CI:0.20,19.44), age group 40-59 compared to 20-39 years OR 1.34 (95%CI:0.55, 3.25), income >RM 5000 compared to income RM 1000-4999 OR 1.89 (95%CI0.73,4.88), those with tertiary education compared to primary and secondary education OR 1.94 (95%CI:0.47,2.37), and officers compared to supporting staff OR 1.55 (95%CI:0.70,3.45). Conclusions: Results show 14.8% of respondents were low in physical activity and that certain groups were at higher risk of low physical activity. Community Health Society Malaysia 2014 Article PeerReviewed Ismail, Suriani and Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah and Shaarin, Mohamad Takyuddin and Zainol Abidin, Nur Farzana and Tee, Siew Li (2014) Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia. International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 1 (1). pp. 80-87. ISSN 2289-7577 http://publichealthmy.org/ejournal/ojs2/index.php/ijphcs/article/view/70
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description Introduction: Work has become increasingly inert in nature especially for those who work in offices. This lack of physical activity could increase health risks. Moreover, readiness to perform physical activity is influenced by many factors including socio-demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and therefore it needs to be deliberated. Aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and determinants of physical activity among a group of government servants. Methods: This was a cross sectional study among a group of government servants using a self- administered questionnaire. Level of physical activity was assessed using a Malay version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: A total of 203 respondents participated. Majority of the respondents were in the moderate and high physical activity categories (59.6% and 25.6% respectively). There was a significant association between physical activity with gender and income (P<0.01), however no significant predictor was identified. Although not statistically significant, the OR was higher in females compare to males OR 1.16 (95% CI:0.46, 2.888), non-Malays compared to Malays OR 1.95 (95%CI:0.20,19.44), age group 40-59 compared to 20-39 years OR 1.34 (95%CI:0.55, 3.25), income >RM 5000 compared to income RM 1000-4999 OR 1.89 (95%CI0.73,4.88), those with tertiary education compared to primary and secondary education OR 1.94 (95%CI:0.47,2.37), and officers compared to supporting staff OR 1.55 (95%CI:0.70,3.45). Conclusions: Results show 14.8% of respondents were low in physical activity and that certain groups were at higher risk of low physical activity.
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author Ismail, Suriani
Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah
Shaarin, Mohamad Takyuddin
Zainol Abidin, Nur Farzana
Tee, Siew Li
spellingShingle Ismail, Suriani
Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah
Shaarin, Mohamad Takyuddin
Zainol Abidin, Nur Farzana
Tee, Siew Li
Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia
author_facet Ismail, Suriani
Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah
Shaarin, Mohamad Takyuddin
Zainol Abidin, Nur Farzana
Tee, Siew Li
author_sort Ismail, Suriani
title Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia
title_short Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia
title_full Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia
title_fullStr Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Predictors of physical activity among government servants in Malaysia
title_sort predictors of physical activity among government servants in malaysia
publisher Community Health Society Malaysia
publishDate 2014
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34999/
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