Table 3.
Characteristics of Those Engaged in Intermediate Frequency Physical Activity Compared to Low Activity
| Variable | Odds ratio | P |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate physical activity vs. low | ||
| Health much better | 1.89 | <0.0001 |
| Health slightly better | 1.40 | <0.0001 |
| Intend to participate in health programs | 1.25 | <0.0001 |
| 1–3 Prescription drugs | 1.19 | <0.0001 |
| High health literacy | 1.15 | <0.0001 |
| White | 1.08 | <0.0001 |
| PHQ-2 = 2 (subthreshold depression) | 0.92 | 0.04 |
| Age 70–79 years | 0.88 | <0.0001 |
| Severe loneliness | 0.86 | <0.0001 |
| Renal disease | 0.85 | <0.0001 |
| ≥7 Prescription drugs | 0.85 | <0.0001 |
| COPD | 0.83 | <0.0001 |
| Female | 0.82 | <0.0001 |
| Diabetes | 0.82 | <0.0001 |
| PHQ-2 = ≥3 (depression) | 0.73 | <0.0001 |
| Age ≥80 years | 0.68 | <0.0001 |
| Need to stay in house | 0.51 | <0.0001 |
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; PHQ-2, Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (2-item depression screen).