Table 3 Influence of determinants on reported intention to use weight-related care*
Intention to use weight-related care from a care provider | ||
|---|---|---|
Characteristic | Yes | No |
N = 26 | N = 219 | |
Age category, n (%) | P = 0.090 | |
20 – 39.9 | 4(7.4) | 50(92.6) |
40 – 49.9 | 5(14.3) | 30(85.7) |
50 – 59.9 | 2(3.5) | 56(96.6) |
60+ | 15(15.3) | 83(84.7) |
Gender, n (%) | P = 0.491 | |
Male | 13(12.2) | 94(87.9) |
Female | 13(9.4) | 125(90.6) |
Ethnic background, n (%) | P = 0.622 | |
Western | 26(11.2) | 207(88.8) |
Non-Western | 0(0.0) | 12(100) |
Educational level, n (%) | P = 0.208 | |
Low (primary, lower vocational) | 4(21.1) | 15(78.9) |
Advanced (secondary, pre university) | 15(10.3) | 130(89.7) |
High (bachelor’s degree or more) | 5(7.1) | 65(92.9) |
Marital status, n (%) | P = 0.226 | |
Married | 14(8.4) | 153(91.6) |
Divorced | 3(12.5) | 21(87.5) |
Widowed | 4(23.5) | 13(76.5) |
Never married | 5(13.9) | 31(86.1) |
Net monthly household income, n (%) | P = 0.920 | |
Up to €1450 | 3(9.4) | 29(90.6) |
€1450 < €2100 | 7(12.5) | 49(87.5) |
€2100 < €2900 | 7(10.8) | 58(89.2) |
€2900 + | 8(9.1) | 80(90.9) |
Physical activity, n (%) | P = 0.596 | |
< 5 days/week | 15(9.8) | 138(90.2) |
≥ 5 days/week | 11(12.0) | 81(88.0) |
Accurate perception of weight, n (%) | P = 0.560 | |
No | 7(8.6) | 74(91.4) |
Yes | 18(11.0) | 145(89.0) |
Self-perceived general health, n (%) | P = 0.016 | |
Poor/Fair | 8(21.1) | 30(78.9) |
Good | 15(10.9) | 123(89.1) |
Very good/excellent | 2(3.2) | 61(96.8) |
Weight-related Health Risk: | P < 0.001 | |
Mild | 2(2.0) | 100(98.0) |
Moderate | 11(10.9) | 90(89.1) |
Severe or very severe | 13(31.0) | 29(69.1) |
Perceive dietitian as suitable caregiver, n (%) | P = 0.440 | |
No | 1(5.6) | 17(94.4) |
Yes | 23(11.5) | 177(88.5) |
Expectations of dietitian score | P = 0.404 | |
mean ± sd | 3.5 ± 0.4 | 3.5 ± 0.4 |
Trust-rating in dietitians | P = 0.804 | |
mean ± sd | 7.3 ± 1.7 | 7.4 ± 1.1 |