Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of interactions between factors that determine whether or not to participate in physical activities by people with spinal cord injury. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Subjects of this analysis include people, who are over 19 years of age, with spinal cord injury (260 males and 56 female). A decision tree analysis was used for this research. Findings: The study results are as follow: Most important factors that determine one’s participation in physical activities despite previous spinal cord injury were shown to be in the sequence of personal care providers and personal assistants (e340), disability grade, design, construction and buildings product and technology of building for private use (e155), carrying out daily routine (d230), protective function of the skin (d810); the rate of participation in physical activity is the highest when classified as significant impacts in personal care providers and personal assistants (e340), and affected and no affected and mild in disability grade. Application/Improvements: In conclusion, an analysis of the interactions between factors is effective in understanding whether to participate in physical activities or not.