Scottish Health Survey - topic report: physical activity

This report presents findings from a study into the demographic, socioeconomic and health and lifestyle factors associated with meeting the adult physical activity guidelines in the Scottish population and whether the change in physical activity guidelines in 2011 affected the factors associated with meeting the guidelines. It also presents results from an investigation in to the factors associated with taking part in activity in the different domains that make up total physical activity.


Appendix B: Logistic Regression Results

Table 11: R2 values from each model

R- square
Model ALL MEN WOMEN
Reaching recommended physical activity levels, SHeS 2012 0.17 0.21 0.15
Reaching recommended physical activity levels, SHeS 2011 0.14 0.17 0.12
Participation in sport and exercise, 2012 0.21 0.23 0.20
Participation in walking, 2012 0.06 0.08 0.07
Participation in heavy housework, 2012 0.10 0.09 0.07
Participation in manual work/gardening/DIY, 2012 0.15 0.21 0.10
Participation in physical activity in paid work, 2012 0.17 0.25 0.17

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