Analysis of opinions and positions of physicians regarding physical activity as a means of health prevention
Authors:
B. Zapletalová 1; E. Sovová 1; T. Dohnal 2
Authors‘ workplace:
I. interní klinika FN Olomouc
Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Jan Lukl, CSc.
1; Vedoucí Katedry rekreologie, Fakulta tělesné kultury UP Olomouc
2
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2007; 87(8): 488-491
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Background:
Physical activity positively influences the prognosis of patients with cardiovascular as well as other diseases. This survey of opinions and attitudes of physicians regarding physical activity as a means of health prevention monitors the role of physical activity day to day the lives of todays physicians the importance physicians attribute to physical activity in health prevention for their patients. The aim of the research was to determine if the approaches of physically active and physically inactive physicians differed, whether they recommend physical activity to their patients and whether they have sufficient specialised information in order to prescribe physical activity in terms of the kind, intensity, length and frequency.
Methods:
Acollection of 38 respondents, physicians from various medical specialisations from both the state and private spheres with an age spectrum from 26 years of age up to 66 years of age (average 40). The KAB method, interview standardized, individual and neutral as a question technique, mathematical-statistical analysis of data, chí-square (5% level of importance).
Results:
100 % physicians consider physical activity as an essential means of health prevention. Of statistical importance is the differentiation in the approach of physically active and inactive physicians (p = 0.03) to the problem area of physical activity of patients, both in the framework of taking down personal case histories, as well as in the area of prescriptions.
Conclusions:
Physicians attitudes regarding physical activity have an essential importance for their own health as well as the health of their patients. Of statistical importance is the manner in which the approach of physically active and inactive physicians differs to the problem area of physical activity of patients, both in the framework of taking down personal case histories, as well as in the area of prescriptions.
Key words:
health, physical activity, prescription of physical activity, knowledge – attitude – behaviour.
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2007 Issue 8
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