Table 3.
Predictors for non-compliance to exercise.
| Variables | Non-compliant (n = 109) | Compliant (n = 156) | OR | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reluctance to follow exercise regimen | 47 (43.1%) | 8 (5.1%) | 14 | 6.3–31.4 | <0.001 |
| Too busy schedule to perform physical activity | 86 (78.9%) | 45 (28.8%) | 9.2 | 5.2–16.4 | <0.001 |
| Fear that it will aggravate heart issue | 35 (32.1%) | 23 (14.7%) | 2.7 | 1.5–5 | <0.001 |
| Feel fatigued after exercising | 26 (23.8%) | 17 (10.9%) | 2.6 | 1.5–5 | 0.005 |
| Lack of exercise can increase future chances of heart attack | False = 88 (80.7%) | False = 64 (41%) | 6 | 3.4–10.7 | <0.001 |
| Absence of a friend/partner to perform physical activities with | 71 (65.1%) | 94 (60.2%) | 1.2 | 0.7–2 | 0.41 |