Background Taking regular exercise may help people give up smoking by moderating
nicotine withdrawal and cravings, and by helping to manage weight gain. Objectives To …

Background Despite the promising findings related to the efficacy of interventions aimed at
promoting physical activity (PA) in primary health care (PHC), the translation of these …

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine whether written advice from
general practitioners increases physical activity among sedentary people more than verbal …

Objective: To evaluate the reliability and validity of a brief physical activity assessment tool
suitable for doctors to use to identify inactive patients in the primary care setting. Methods …

Background Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for chronic disease. Primary health care
practitioners are well placed to promote a physically active lifestyle. The perceptions and …

This qualitative study explored how influences on recreational physical activity (RPA) were
patterned by socioeconomic position. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 10 males …

Determined the effects of patient education and counseling interventions compared with
current recommended care on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical activity (PA). 395 …

Background The physician–patient encounter presents an ideal opportunity for physical
activity (PA) promotion. This review aims to (i) explore the breadth and depth of existing …

Objectives: To test the effectiveness, in the setting of primary health care, of verbal advice on
exercise from a family physician (FP) combined with supporting written information. Design …

Rationale The goal of this study was to examine oncologists' attitudes towards
recommending exercise to patients with cancer during treatment. Patients and methods …