Predictors of doctors’ always ask and advise on physical activity: results of stepwise multivariate logistic regression analysis
| Variable | Always ask and advise (%) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Previous participation in sports activities | ||
| No | 14.3 | Reference |
| Yes | 40.3 | 4.22 (1.77 to 10.04) |
| Number of patients consulted per day | ||
| >30 | 08.8 | Reference |
| ≤30 | 30.4 | 5.35 (1.41 to 20.25) |
| Believes that own healthy lifestyle can influence advice practice | ||
| No | 06.4 | Reference |
| Yes | 34.3 | 9.13 (2.49 to 33.41) |
The variables included but dropped during stepwise logistic regression analysis were age, sex, workplace, category of practice, level of PA and knowledge on WHO recommendation for PA.
PA, physical activities.