Table 2 Baseline characteristics of participants
Baseline Characteristic | Results | |
|---|---|---|
Age | Mean 25 years; Range 21–41 years | |
Gender | 16 (22%) male | 56 (78%) female |
Medical School Year | 28 (39%) Year 1 | 44 (61%) Year 2 |
Smoking | 68 (94%) non-smoker; 1 (1%) smoker; 3 (4%) ex-smoker | |
Do you have any medical conditions that prohibit your plan to exercise? | 1 (1%) Yes | 71 (99%) No |
Do you have easy access to exercise resources (gym/teams/pitches)? | 67 (93%) Yes | 5 (7%) No |
Are you a member of any clubs, societies or teams involved in sport/exercise? | 40 (56%) Yes | 32 (44%) No |
Do you use any tracking devices to examine your levels of physical activity or sleep? | 31 (43%) Yes | 41 (57%) No |
Has your level of exercise reduced since starting medical school? | 42 (58%) Yes | 30 (42%) No |
Do you have any prior knowledge about the use of ‘Exercise as Medicine’ for patients with chronic illnesses? | 33 (46%) Yes | 39 (54%) No |