Table 2 Perceptions of medical curriculum, future role modelling and the provision of counselling
Item | mean (SD)a |
|---|---|
Medical training PA | |
During my lectures/seminars in my current medical degree I have received extensive teaching about the benefits of PA for health | 3.6 (1.0) |
During my lectures/seminars in my current medical degree I have received teaching on PA counselling | 3.2 (1.0) |
I am happy with my medical school training in PA counselling (for example, training in talking to patients about PA) | 2.5 (0.9) |
Confidence providing PA | |
At this stage of my medical degree, I am confident in counselling patients on PA | 2.9 (1.0) |
In the future, I will feel confident in giving general advice to my patients on increasing their PA | 3.6 (0.9) |
In the future, I will feel confident in providing specific advice to my patients about increasing their PA | 3.1 (1.0) |
Importance of role modelling PA | |
Good PA habits of the general practitioner can encourage their patients to be active | 4.1 (0.8) |
To effectively encourage patient adherence to an active lifestyle, a GP must adhere to one himself or herself | 3.8 (1.0) |
Role of general practitioners in PA promoting practices | |
Discussing the benefits of PA is a part of the role of a GP | 4.8 (0.5) |
Suggesting ways for people to increase their PA is an important part of the role of a GP | 4.6 (0.6) |