title: Effects of Religious Behavior on Health-Related Lifestyles of Muslims in Malaysia.
abstract: Religion has become more prominent in shaping attitudes and behavior, but little empirical information is available on the impact of religious behavior in shaping individual Muslims' health-related lifestyle behaviors in developing countries. The present study explores the relationship between religious behavior and the health-related practices of Malaysian Muslims. A convenience sample of 176 Malaysian Muslims was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to develop the model. Result shows that health-related actions are strongly influenced, both directly and indirectly, by the health-related lifestyle choices consumers engaging in on a daily basis in accordance with Islamic teachings.
authors.affiliation: School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Minden, Penang, Malaysia, siti.hassan@usm.my.
authors.forename: Siti Hasnah
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hassan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam; D008019:Life Style; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012067:Religion; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
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