Physician Characteristics and Frequency of Addressing Weight Control Issues with Obese Patients*
| Characteristic | Frequency (mean ± SD) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 31–40 | 5.9 ± 0.8 | |
| 41–50 | 6.1 ± 0.9 | .03 |
| 51–60 | 5.6 ± 1.4 | |
| >60 | 6.7 ± 0.5 | |
| Gender | .06 | |
| Male | 5.9 ± 1.1 | |
| Female | 6.3 ± 0.8 | |
| Weight | .15 | |
| Normal weight | 6.1 ± 1.0 | |
| Overweight | 5.7 ± 1.0 | |
| Field | .89 | |
| Internal medicine | 5.9 ± 1.2 | |
| Family practice | 6.0 ± 0.8 | |
| Other | 5.9 ± 1.2 | |
| Physical activity level (minutes per week) | .001 | |
| >150 | 6.2 ± 0.9 | |
| <150 | 5.5 ± 1.1 | |
| Diabetes | .71 | |
| Yes | 6.1 ± 0.9 | |
| No | 6.0 ± 1.0 | |
| History of heart disease | .33 | |
| Yes | 6.5 ± 0.6 | |
| No | 6.0 ± 1.0 |
↵* 1 = never, 4 = sometimes, 7 = always.