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Physical inactivity among physicians.

P H Gaertner1, W B Firor, L Edouard

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|May 15, 1991
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Saskatoon physicians are less physically active than the national average, despite believing in the importance of exercise for themselves and their patients. This highlights a potential gap in promoting physical activity counseling.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Physician Lifestyle

Background:

  • Physician physical activity levels are crucial for promoting healthy lifestyles to patients.
  • Understanding physician attitudes and behaviors regarding physical activity is essential for public health initiatives.
  • The Canada Health Survey (CHS) provides a benchmark for physical activity in the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the physical activity levels of physicians in Saskatoon.
  • To determine if Saskatoon physicians encourage physical activity in their patients through advice and personal lifestyle.
  • To compare the physical activity of Saskatoon physicians to national averages and other professional groups.

Main Methods:

  • A mail survey was conducted among 451 physicians in Saskatoon.

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  • Physical activity was measured using methods from the Canada Health Survey (CHS).
  • Physicians' attitudes toward the importance of physical activity were also assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • A 47% response rate was achieved, with 210 physicians completing the survey.
    • Only 30% of responding physicians met the 'active' category, significantly lower than the national average of 39% (p < 0.05).
    • Physicians were less active than managerial and professional occupations in the CHS (46% active, p < 0.001), particularly younger male physicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Saskatoon physicians reported lower physical activity levels compared to the general population.
    • Despite lower activity, physicians recognized the personal importance of exercise and the need for patient counseling.
    • Further research is needed to ascertain the generalizability of these findings to Canadian physicians nationwide.