GPs’ attitudes on a healthy lifestyle: a survey of GPs in Flanders

Saeys, Freya; Cammu, Hendrik

doi:10.3399/bjgp14x681853

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“…However, the study by Arvayeva et al assessing the prevalence of smoking among GPs in Ukraine shows a high percentage of smokers (57% among men and 15% among women) [42]. In contrast, a study of GPs in Flanders has shown that smoking is rare among doctors, as opposed to alcohol consumption [43]. Our study in the medical population showed the lower prevalence of smoking among primary care physicians compared to the general population [44].…”

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Predictors of Counselling Related to a Healthy Lifestyle Carried Out by a General Practitioner

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Polańska

Wojtysiak

et al. 2019

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The aim of the study was to assess whether general practitioners (GPs) monitor and evaluate the health behavior of their patients in the field of a diet, physical activity, and weight control, and whether they provide appropriate counselling as part of this evaluation. Predictors of those activities among physicians were also determined. The cross-sectional study was conducted in the Piotrkowski district among 200 GPs. The questionnaire covered socio-demographic data and lifestyle characteristics of the physicians, their role as healthy lifestyle providers, and whether they assess lifestyle characteristics of their patients and perform healthy lifestyle counselling. More than 60% of the GPs did not evaluate lifestyle features during their patients’ examination. In total, 56% of the GPs provided healthy lifestyle recommendations among patients who have not been diagnosed with chronic lifestyle-related diseases but who do not follow healthy recommendations, and 73% of GPs provided recommendations to patients with chronic diseases related to lifestyle. The study showed that the chance to assess lifestyle characteristics of the patients was significantly higher for the GPs who believed that they were obliged to do so (OR = 6.5; p = 0.002). The chance to recommend a healthy lifestyle among patients who have not been diagnosed with chronic lifestyle-related diseases but who do not follow healthy recommendations was 5.9 times higher among the GPs working in the public sector (p < 0.001) and 16.3 times higher for these who believed that they had sufficient knowledge to provide the advice (p = 0.02). The following predictors of providing a healthy lifestyle counselling among patients with diagnosed chronic lifestyle-related diseases were identified: conviction that a GPs is obligated to provide it (OR = 4.4; p = 0.02), sufficient knowledge (OR = 8.7; p = 0.01), and following health recommendations by themselves (OR = 3.9; p = 0.04). Conclusions: The identified predictors are crucial for the development of appropriate strategies aiming at increasing GPs’ involvement in preventive measures and consequently at improving the population’s health.

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Predictors of Counselling Related to a Healthy Lifestyle Carried Out by a General Practitioner

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“…In addition, Galatea Foundation have conducted local studies towards PHC providers’ lifestyle habits, including alcohol consumption, and working conditions in Catalonia 17. In this regard, Saeys and Cammu24 suggested the behaviour of healthcare professionals demonstrated at work affected patient attitudes and their motivation towards making lifestyle changes, including the reduction or abstention from drug substances such as alcohol.…”

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Alcohol consumption in Spanish primary health care providers: a national, cross-sectional study

Romero‐Rodríguez¹,

Torres

Garcı́a³

et al. 2019

BMJ Open

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AimTo estimate the prevalence of alcohol consumption and analyse the drinking patterns among primary healthcare (PHC) providers.DesignObservational, cross-sectional, descriptive study.SettingPHC centres in the Spanish National Health System (SNHS).ParticipantsDoctors and nurses who completed an online questionnaire which explored their alcohol intake, using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) alcohol assessment tool. The study population was recruited by random sampling stratified by regions of the SNHS PHC centres.Primary and secondary outcome measuresFrequency of alcohol consumption, number of alcohol drinks on a typical day, frequency of more than six standard drinks (SDs) intake.ResultsA total of 1760 PHC providers completed the questionnaire. The frequency of alcohol consumption was: abstention (12%, 95% CI 10.4% to 13.5%); one or less SDs/month (26%, 95% CI 23.8% to 27.9%); 2–4 SDs/month (32.2%, 95% CI 29.7% to 34.1%); 2–3 SDs/week (17.9%, 95% CI 16.0% to 19.6%); four or more SDs/week (11.9%, 95% CI 10.3% to 13.3%). The number of drinks on a typical day was: none (45.6%, 95% CI 42.9% to 47.6%); 1–2 drinks (47.3%, 95% CI 23.8% to 27.9%); 3–4 drinks (6.5%, 95% CI 5.3% to 7.6%). The percentage of hazardous drinking, according to AUDIT-C criteria, was 32% (95% CI 26.7 to 37.3), with a greater frequency of intake in older professionals (p<0.001), in contrast to a higher number of drinks consumed on a typical day by younger providers (p<0.001). Intake was higher among males (p<0.001), primary care physicians (p<0.001) and resident trainers (p<0.001).ConclusionsOur study discloses the most up-to-date portrait of current alcohol consumption among Spanish PHC providers, showing a higher prevalence of alcohol intake, compared with the general population. Preventive strategies should be implemented to improve the awareness and training of PHC professionals towards alcohol consumption.

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“…Doctors usually lead the medical team, and as such, tend to see themselves as the ultimate in healthcare and would rather self-diagnose and treat as they deem fit than seek medical help from others. 26 Doctors had a better insight about health probably because they usually have higher level of training. Also, workers in clinical service areas were more likely than those in support services to have a right perception.…”

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How mindful of their own health are healthcare professionals? perception and practice of personnel in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria

Obiebi

Moeteke

Eze

et al. 2020

gmj

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Objectives: To assess health professionals’ perception and determinants of their health and practice of preventive self-care Methods: An analytic cross-sectional design was employed, and 232 professionals were selected by stratified sampling from all health professional departments of Delta State University Teaching Hospital. Healthcare professionals who had worked in the hospital for at least six months were included in the sampling frame. Pregnant women and supernumerary professionals were excluded. A self-administered questionnaire was used, and data analysed using SPSS. The main outcome measures were the level of perception of self-health and level of practice of preventive selfcare. Results: More than four-fifths of doctors and 64.8% of nurses had good perception of their health, with significant association between perception and service area (X2 = 11.828, p =0.008). Screening practice was lowest amongst doctors except for HIV/HBV screening. Whereas 63.4% of all participants adjudged their BMI to be normal, only 36.2% actually had normal BMI, the difference being significant (p <0.001). Almost 20% of doctors had not had a BP check in a year or more, and the same proportion of doctors and nurses had never checked their FBS. The proportion of personnel who had never checked their serum lipid profile was high among nurses (76.1%) and doctors (58.3%). Conclusion: Respondents had good perception but poor preventive behaviour, beginning management after disease onset. This may be ominous for the sector. Urgent health promotion action to safeguard productivity is needed. Comprehensive data from a multi-centre study will provide a deeper understanding of the issue.

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GPs’ attitudes on a healthy lifestyle: a survey of GPs in Flanders

Abstract: BackgroundPatients often consider health professionals to be role models for leading a healthy lifestyle but no data is available on tobacco, alcohol, or substance use among GPs in Flanders (northern Belgium).

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Predictors of Counselling Related to a Healthy Lifestyle Carried Out by a General Practitioner

Predictors of Counselling Related to a Healthy Lifestyle Carried Out by a General Practitioner

Alcohol consumption in Spanish primary health care providers: a national, cross-sectional study

How mindful of their own health are healthcare professionals? perception and practice of personnel in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria

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