Table 4 Correlates of meeting WHO PA recommendations in adults with type 2 diabetes
Parameter n = 305 (%) | Meeting physical activity recommendations (%) | Not meeting physical activity recommendations (%) | OR | 95% CI | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender: | |||||
 Males = 130 (42.6%) | 45 (35) | 85 (65) | 4.8 | 2.5–9.1 | <0.001 |
 Females = 175 (57.4%) | 21 (12) | 154 (88) | Ref | . | . |
Age: | |||||
  ≤ 57 = 155 (50.8) | 45 (29) | 110 (71) | 3.0 | 1.6–5.9 | 0.001 |
  > 57 = 150 (49.2) | 21 (14) | 129 (86) | Ref | . | . |
Self-reported stages of PA | |||||
 Not/getting ready (inactive) = 207 (67.9) | 32 (15) | 175 (85) | 2.2 | 1.2–4.1 | 0.009 |
 Preparation/action/maintenance (active) = 98 (32.1) | 34 (35) | 64 (65) | Ref | . | . |
Reporting barriers to performing PA | |||||
 No Barriers = 128 (42) | 42 (33) | 86 (67) | 2.7 | 1.4–4.9 | 0.002 |
 Reported Barriers = 177 (58) | 24 (14) | 153 (86) | Ref | . | . |