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This article proposes a conceptual framework of factors influencing prevention-related practice behaviors towards non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of low-income workers. The author adopted the Social-Ecological Model as a potential predictor of practice behaviors of employees related to the prevention of NCD. This article found five factors which are intrapersonal factor, interpersonal factor, organizational factor, community factor and societal factor and attitude as a mediating variables. This article suggests that these factors to be considered in future theoretical framework development on preventive practices towards NCD among low-income workers.
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To Cite this Article: Bakar, A. S. B. A., Rahman, H. A., Shahar, H. K., Nazan, A. I. N. M., & Idris, K. (2020). A Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Prevention-Related Practice Behaviors towards Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of Low-Income Workers. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(16), 27–40.
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