Table 3.

Trained MDs and untrained MDs perceived impact of barriers that prevent physical activity counselling and exercise prescription

Variables	Trained MDs	Untrained MDs
Lack of Timea	2.49 ± 0.13 [2.24-2.74]	2.45 ± 0.08 [2.30-2.60]
Lack of Exercise Educationb	1.75 ± 0.18 [1.39-2.11]	2.07 ± 0.09 [1.90-2.24]
Lack of Guidance/Resourcesc	2.06 ± 0.11 [1.83-2.29]	2.29 ± 0.08 [2.13-2.45]
Lack of Evidenced	1.03 ± 0.03* [0.97-1.09]	1.28 ± 0.05 [1.17-1.39]
Billing Structuree	2.24 ± 0.20 [1.84-2.64]	1.91 ± 0.10 [1.71-2.11]
Personal Knowledgef	1.40 ± 0.09** [1.22-1.58]	1.86 ± 0.07 [1.72-2.00]
Patient Interestg	2.39 ± 0.12 [2.15-2.63]	2.39 ± 0.08 [2.24-2.54]
Other Changes More Importantg	1.56 ± 0.10 [1.36-1.76]	1.72 ± 0.06 [1.60-1.84]
Patients Prefer Medication Managementh	1.97 ± 0.13 [1.72-2.22]	1.91 ± 0.08 [1.76-2.06]

^*p<0.05

^**p<0.005

^a(Trained MDs: n=35, Untrained MDs: n=116)

^b(Trained MDs: n=28, Untrained MDs: n=111)

^c(Trained MDs: n=35, Untrained MDs: n=107)

^d(Trained MDs: n=34, Untrained MDs: n=97)

^e(Trained MDs: n=33, Untrained MDs: n=96)

^f(Trained MDs: n=35, Untrained MDs: n=108)

^g(Trained MDs: n=36, Untrained MDs: n=114)

^h(Trained MDs: n=36, Untrained MDs: n=107)

Data presented as mean±SE [95% CI]; Barrier Impact was assessed with an ordinal scale from 1 to 4 with 4 indicating that the barrier completely prevents physicians from providing physical activity and exercise counselling.