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Physical activity counselling by physicians - Results from the KomPaS study
Susanne Jordan1, Anne Starker1
1Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring.
Journal of Health Monitoring
|February 11, 2022
Summary
Physician-led physical activity counselling is common, but influenced by patient sex, age, and socioeconomic status. Tailoring this advice can improve its effectiveness for diverse populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Health Communication
Background:
- Physical activity counselling by physicians is a key public health strategy.
- Limited data exists on factors influencing the frequency and uptake of such counselling.
- The KomPaS survey provides current insights into physician-led physical activity advice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of physician-led physical activity counselling.
- To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with receiving this counselling.
- To understand how these factors relate to reported changes in physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional telephone survey (KomPaS).
- Data collected from 4,561 adults (≥18 years) interviewed between May-September 2017.
- Analysis of physician counselling frequency and reported physical activity changes.
Main Results:
- 28.6% of participants received physician counselling on sporting activity in the past year.
- Significant associations found between counselling frequency and patient sex, age, and socioeconomic status.
- These demographic factors also correlated with reported physical activity changes.
Conclusions:
- Physician counselling on physical activity is not uniformly distributed across the population.
- Sex, age, and socioeconomic status are critical determinants of counselling receipt and impact.
- Targeted strategies are needed to ensure equitable access and effectiveness of physical activity advice for all demographic groups.
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