Table 4 Patients’ preferences regarding which health professional should provide information
Preferred health professional | Percentage of patients (N = 580) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Individual counselling | Chronic Club or Support group | Workshops |
Doctor | 44.7 | 24.3 | 24.5 |
Nurse | 16.9 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
Health educator | 8.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 |
Nutrition advisor | 4.8 | 6.9 | 5.7 |
Anyone of the above | 24.8 | 30.9 | 34.0 |