Table 1 Questionnaire used for data collection
Questions about physical activity counseling | Possible answers |
|---|---|
Relevance | |
It is important that physical activity programs for the community are offered by the health system. | (a) Strongly disagree (b) Disagree (c) Agree (d) Strongly agree |
Viability of offering physical activity programs at primary health care units. | (a) Yes (b) No |
Priority in offering physical activity programs in health units. | (a) Yes (b) No |
Who is the main health professional responsible for promoting physical activity in the unit? | (a) Physician (b) Nurse (c) Physical education professional (d) Nutritionist (e) Physiotherapist (f) Others |
What difficulties do you face with regard to physical activity counseling? | (a) Lack of knowledge (b) Lack of time (c) Lack of places for physical activity practice nearby the unit (d) Others |
Physical activity assessment | |
Do you usually ask about the physical activity level of your patients? | (a) Yes (b) No |
If so, what method do you employ? | (a) General questions about engagement in physical activity (b) Specific questions about sedentary time (c) Questions about duration, type and intensity of activities (d) Standardized questionnaires (e) Other method |
Knowledge about physical activity guidelines | |
How do you rate your knowledge about the current recommendations on physical activity for health? | (a) Know enough (b) Would like to learn more (c) Have insufficient knowledge |
What is the minimum number of days per week that individuals should perform of physical activity of moderate intensity in order to achieve health benefits? | __ days per week |
On these days, what is the minimum time recommended to obtain health benefits? | __ __ __ minutes |
How should moderate-intensity physical activity be performed to have a positive impact on health? | (a) One bout per day (b) Can be done in 2–3 bouts per day |
What is the minimum number of days per week that individuals should perform of physical activity of vigorous intensity in order to achieve health benefits? | __ days per week |
On these days, what is the minimum time recommended to achieve health benefits? | __ __ __ minutes |
How should vigorous-intensity physical activity be performed to have a positive impact on health? | (a) One bout per day (b) Can be done in 2–3 bouts per day |
People can combine moderate-intensity activities (e.g. walking) with vigorous-intensity activities (e.g. running) for meeting physical activity guidelines? | (a) Strongly disagree (b) Disagree (c) Agree (d) Strongly agree |