Table 2.

Associations between FP and FMG characteristics and the assessment of PA level and PAC provided by FPs, nurses, or dietitians during the past 18 mo: PAC performed by at least 1 PHCP was significantly associated with the assessment of PA level performed by at least 1 PHCP (OR [95% CI] 5.05 [2.93 to 8.72], P < .01). Variables in bold were included in the multivariate analysis as independent variables.

CHARACTERISTICSPA LEVEL ASSESSMENTPAC
OR (95% CI)P VALUEOR (95% CI)P VALUE
FPs
  • Female sex2.37 (1.60 to 3.51)< .011.54 (0.95 to 2.48).08
  • Age0.97 (0.95 to 0.99).010.97 (0.95 to 0.99).01
  • Experience0.97 (0.96 to 0.99).010.97 (0.95 to 0.99)< .01
  • PA knowledge1.02 (1.01 to 1.04).011.00 (0.99 to 1.02).79
  • PAC self-efficacy1.01 (1.00 to 1.02).041.00 (0.99 to 1.01).35
  • Identity of the FP1.00 (0.99 to 1.02).550.99 (0.97 to 1.01).21
FMGs
  • Leaflets on PA0.54 (0.29 to 1.00).050.83 (0.42 to 1.67).61
  • Canadian PA guidelines1.21 (0.83 to 1.77).311.31 (0.83 to 2.07).24
  • Pedometer used0.82 (0.42 to 1.60).560.80 (0.34 to 1.88).62
  • Effect of FMG0.95 (0.89 to 1.01).110.93 (0.86 to 1.01).08
  • FMG—family medicine group, OR—odds ratio, PA—physical activity, PAC—PA counseling, PHCP—primary health care provider.