International Journal of Business and Social Science

ISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219-6021 (Online) DOI: 10.30845/ijbss

 

Modeling the Leisure Time Physical Activity in Islamabad
Ayesha Nazuk, Umer Ahmed, Sadia Nadir

Abstract
Leisure time Physical Activity (LTPA) has not been formally analyzed for Pakistani data. This paper is an effort to start thinking of modeling the LTPA using a nationally representative sample. This paper uses only a locally representative sample that is expected to portray the results about LTPA for Islamabad region only. The main objective of this study has been to analyze the potential correlates of LTPA.Methods: Data was selected personally by direct personal interviews. Bivariate Logistic Regression Model (BLRM) has been used to analyze associations of LTPA with different demographic, self efficacy, environmental and behavioral variables.

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