Table 3. GPs' awareness of physical activity guidelines and resources: knowledge, understanding, and use of physical activity guidelines
Survey questionAnswerFrequency, n (%)
I am aware of the content and objectives of national guidelines for physical activity in my jurisdictionAgree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Not stated
8 (22.2)
12 (33.3)
3 (8.3)
1 (2.8)
6 (16.7)
6 (16.7)
I am aware of the content and objectives of national guidelines for physical activity for older adults in my jurisdictionAgree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Not stated
8 (22.2)
7 (19.4)
4 (11.1)
4 (11.1)
7 (19.4)
6 (16.7)
Awareness of specific component(s) of physical activity for older adults
Do you know how many minutes of moderate intensity physical activity that the national guidelines recommend per week for older adults in your jurisdiction?Yes
Correctly answered
No
Not stated
15 (41.7)
9 (25.0)
15 (41.7)
6 (16.7)
Do you know how many minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity that the national guidelines recommend per week for older adults in your jurisdiction?Yes
Correctly answered
No
Not stated
7 (19.4)
2 (5.6)
23 (63.9)
6 (16.7)
Do you know how many days per week that national guidelines in your jurisdiction recommend older adults perform strength, balance, and flexibility training?Yes
Correctly answered
No
Not stated
10 (27.8)
9 (25.0)
20 (55.6)
6 (16.7)
Correctly answered all three questions2 (5.6)
Awareness of resources
I am aware of resources (that is, online resources and toolkits) to facilitate my knowledge development and practice of discussions, assessment, and prescription of physical activity with patients as a part of routine careYes
No
Not stated
4 (11.1)
26 (72.2)
6 (16.7)