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Table 2 The association between statistically significant medical student characteristics and self-reported importance of didactic training in physical activity, nutrition, obesity, tobacco and alcohol, and public health

From: Assessing the current and desired levels of training and applied experiences in chronic disease prevention of students during medical school

 

Odds Ratio

95% Cl

Physical Activity

 Gender

  Female

1.67

1.03, 2.71

  Male

Referent

 

Nutrition

 Gender

  Female

2.01

1.03, 3.91

  Male

Referent

 

Obesity

 Eats 5 + fruits/vegetables per day

  Yes

2.04

1.01, 4.13

  No

Referent

 

 Gender

  Female

2.01

1.03, 3.91

  Male

Referent

 

Public Health

 Age

0.895

0.811, 0.989*

 Gender

  Female

1.68

0.958, 2.94

  Male

Referent

 

 Program Type

  MD

0.181

0.074, 0.441

  MD/PhD, MD/MBA, other

0.181

0.052, 0.626

  MD/MPH

Referent

 

 Exercises > 150 min per week

  Yes

0.601

0.345, 1.05

  No

Referent