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Therefore, this study aims to examine the factors that influence the management of NCD. In addition, this study examines the role of attitude on the relationship between intrapersonal factor (knowledge) and NCD management. This study employs a cross-sectional survey of 200 support staff with NCD at selected ministries in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The data collected included socio-demographic information, knowledge of NCDs, attitudes towards NCDs, and the Chronic Illness Resources Survey (CIRS). Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) version 24 were employed to analyze the data through descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Model (SEM). The path analysis revealed that attitude, community, and societal factors significantly influence NCD management. Analysis of mediating effects indicated that attitude served as a significant mediator in the relationship between intrapersonal factor (knowledge) and NCD management. 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