In:
Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, SAGE Publications, Vol. 31, No. 1 ( 2019-01), p. 30-38
Abstract:
Differences in sociodemographic variables, health beliefs, and a healthy lifestyle all contribute to the varied prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS). We investigated the associations among MetS-related risk factors and performed a cross-sectional study, recruiting 1741 Taiwanese residents aged ≥30 years, between August 2014 and August 2015. Data were obtained on sociodemographic factors, health beliefs, and health-promoting lifestyle profiles using questionnaires. Multivariate analysis revealed that age ≥65 years (odds ratio [OR] = 2.17), low educational level (OR = 1.46), body mass index ≥24 kg/m 2 (OR = 9.00), more health responsibility (OR = 1.08), and less exercise (OR = 0.924) were independent risk factors for MetS development. A correlation existed between health beliefs and health-promoting lifestyle profiles, suggesting that the establishment of an effective health-promoting program should consider participants’ health beliefs.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1010-5395
,
1941-2479
DOI:
10.1177/1010539518816245
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2019
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2394975-2