Table 4.

Multivariate analysis to explain provision of PAC by FPs, nurses, or dietitians during the past 18 mo: In model 2, the no. of comorbidities was replaced by the comorbidities significantly associated with the dependent variables. Nagelkerke R2 = 0.31 for model 1; Nagelkerke R2 = 0.34 for model 2; N = 418 patients.

CHARACTERISTICMODEL 1MODEL 2
OR (95% CI)P VALUEOR (95% CI)P VALUE
Assessment of PA performed by PHCPs4.40 (2.35 to 7.44)< .014.32 (2.37 to 7.85)< .01
FP experience0.97 (0.94 to 0.99).010.97 (0.94 to 0.99).01
Family annual income ≥ $55 0000.53 (0.31 to 0.92).030.56 (0.32 to 0.97).04
Overweight or obese status4.20 (1.93 to 9.06)< .013.21 (1.46 to 7.12)< .01
Nurse encounters1.24 (1.12 to 1.37)< .011.22 (1.10 to 1.35)< .01
Physical component summary*1.06 (1.02 to 1.09)< .011.06 (1.03 to 1.10)< .01
Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes*NANA2.84 (1.51 to 5.37)< .01
  • NA—not applicable, OR—odds ratio, PA—physical activity, PAC—PA counseling, PHCP—primary health care provider.

  • * In model 2, type 2 diabetes or prediabetes status appeared before physical component summary score.