Table 4 Respondents Knowledge and Attitude in Physical Activity Promotion
Variable | Strongly Agree n(%) | Agree n(%) | Not sure n (%) | Disagree n(%) | Strongly Disagree n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge of Physical activity message | |||||
Taking the stairs at work and generally being more active each day is enough PA to improve health | 64(20.8) | 123(39.9) | 20(6.5) | 91(29.5) | 6(1.9) |
Half an hour of walking on most days is all the exercise that is needed for good health | 31(10.1) | 109(35.4) | 38(12.3) | 102(33.1) | 19(6.2) |
Exercise that is good for health must make you puff and pant | 12(3.9) | 48(15.6) | 31(10.1) | 138(44.8) | 74(24.0) |
Several short walks of 10 minutes each on most days is better than one round of golf per week for good health | 94(30.5) | 119(38.6) | 58(18.8) | 30(9.7) | 2(0.6) |
Perception of role | |||||
Discussing the benefits of a physically active lifestyle with patients is part of the physical therapist’s role | 202(65.6) | 97(31.5) | 5(1.6) | - | 3(1.0) |
Suggesting to patients ways to increase daily PA is part of the physical therapist’s role | 192(62.3) | 102(33.1) | 10(3.2) | 3(1.0) | 1(0.3) |
Confidence in promoting Physical activity | |||||
I feel confident in giving general advice to patients on a physically active lifestyle | 186(60.4) | 111(36.0) | 6(1.9) | 4(1.3) | - |