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Table 2 Cardiovascular events according to physical self-efficacy and leisure-time physical activity

From: Self-efficacy regarding physical activity is superior to self-assessed activity level, in long-term prediction of cardiovascular events in middle-aged men

 

VAS ≥ 50 mm (n = 56)

VAS < 50 mm (n = 321)

Inactive lifestyle (n = 39)

Moderate PA (n = 260)

Vigorous PA (n = 78)

Myocardial infarction n, (%)

5 (8.9)

13 (4.0)

4 (10.3)

12 (4.6)

2 (2.6)

Stroke n, (%)

7 (12.5)

27 (8.4)

5 (12.8)

22 (8.5)

7 (9.0)

Claudication n, (%)

0 (0)

2 (0.6)

0 (0)

2 (0.8)

0 (0)

Revascularization n, (%)

2 (3.6)

9 (2.8)

1 (3)

5 (1.9)

5 (6.4)

Heart failure n, (%)

4 (7.1)

2 (0.6)

0 (0)

6 (2.3)

0 (0)

Angina n, (%)

0 (0)

2 (0.6)

0 (0)

2 (0.8)

0 (0)

Total n, (%)

18 (32.1)

55 (17.1)**

10 (25.6)

49 (18.8)

14 (17.9)

  1. Pearson Chi-square; ** <0.01