Jurnal Kesehatan
Vol. 15 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal Kesehatan: Volume 15, Issue 01, April 2026

Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Study Participants at Buho-Buho Primary Health Center, Pulau Morotai Regency

Abas, Fahrudin M (Unknown)
Nurmayunita, Heny (Unknown)
Asri, Yuni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Physical activity plays an important role in maintaining health and preventing non-communicable diseases. However, levels of physical activity are influenced by various demographic and lifestyle factors, particularly in primary healthcare settings. Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors associated with physical activity among study participants at Buho-Buho Primary Health Center, Pulau Morotai Regency Method: This study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 69 participants were included using a total sampling technique. Physical activity was categorized as active and physically inactive. Independent variables included demographic characteristics (gender, age group, marital status, educational level, and employment status) and lifestyle factors (smoking habits). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive analysis was presented as frequencies and percentages, while bivariate analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The results showed that gender (p = 0.013), age group (p < 0.001), employment status (p = 0.020), and smoking habits (p = 0.006) were significantly associated with physical activity. Marital status and educational level were not significantly associated with physical activity. Conclusion: Physical activity was significantly associated with gender, age group, employment status, and smoking habits among study participants. These findings highlight the importance of considering demographic and lifestyle factors in promoting physical activity at the primary healthcare level.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JSS

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Jurnal Kesehatan is an open access scholarly journal published by the Department of Nursing of STIKES Hesti Wira Sriwijaya, serving as a platform for the publication of research findings and the sharing of advancements in health sciences. With ISSN 2302-0911 and e-ISSN 2685-1040, this journal ...