Table 3 Adjusted multinomial analysis of the stages of change for physical activity according to the covariates§. Pelotas, Brazil, 2005.
From: Stages of change for physical activity in adults from Southern Brazil: a population-based survey
Level | Variable | Contemplation PR (95%CI) | Preparation PR (95%CI) | Action PR (95%CI) | Maintenance PR (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sex | p = 0.001* | p = 0.006* | p = 0.006* | p < 0.001* |
|  |    Male | 0.69 (0.55–0.86) | 0.75 (0.61–0.92) | 0.60 (0.42–0.86) | 1.51 (1.27–1.80) |
|  |    Female | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
1 | Skin color | p = 0.121* | p = 0.077* | p = 0.056* | p = 0.105* |
|  |    White | 1.38 (0.92–2.06) | 1.33 (0.97–1.83) | 1.68 (0.99–1.85) | 1.28 (0.95–1.72) |
|  |    Non-white | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
1 | Age (years) | p < 0.001** | p < 0.001** | p < 0.001** | p = 0.016** |
|  |    20–39 | 2.73 (1.84–4.05) | 2.01 (1.47–2.76) | 3.89 (2.14–7.09) | 1.39 (1.05–1.85) |
|  |    40–59 | 1.58 (1.08–2.32) | 1.68 (1.25–2.26) | 1.45 (0.78–2.70) | 1.13 (0.87–1.47) |
|  |    ≥ 60 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
1 | Marital status | p = 0.033* | p = 0.060* | p = 0.018* | p = 0.001* |
|  |    Without a partner | 1.24 (1.02–1.51) | 1.23 (0.99–1.52) | 1.53 (1.08–2.17) | 1.45 (1.17–1.78) |
|  |    With a partner | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
2 | Education level (years) | p < 0.001** | p < 0.001** | p < 0.001** | p < 0.001** |
|  |    0–4 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
|  |    5–8 | 1.13 (0.83–1.53) | 1.47 (1.08–2.01) | 1.51 (0.78–2.89) | 1.13 (0.86–1.48) |
|  |    9–11 | 1.99 (1.39–2.86) | 2.54 (1.73–3.71) | 2.23 (1.17–4.23) | 2.61 (1.89–3.61) |
|  |    ≥ 12 | 2.72 (1.68–4.41) | 4.02 (2.58–6.26) | 3.30 (1.59–6.84) | 3.99 (2.61–6.10) |
2 | Economic status†| p = 0.248** | p = 0.004** | p < 0.001** | p = 0.246** |
|  |    A/B (wealthiest) | 1.35 (0.85–2.15) | 1.71 (1.19–2.46) | 3.14 (1.79–5.51) | 1.29 (0.85–1.96) |
|  |    C | 0.96 (0.65–1.42) | 1.06 (0.78–1.44) | 1.32 (0.80–2.18) | 1.03 (0.77–1.39) |
|  |    D/E | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
2 | Family income (quintiles) | p = 0.004** | p = 0.305** | p = 0.949** | p < 0.001** |
|  |    1 (lower) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
|  |    2 | 1.17 (0.80–1.72) | 1.21 (0.89–1.65) | 0.60 (0.32–1.12) | 1.02 (0.73–1.40) |
|  |    3 | 1.84 (1.28–2.64) | 1.19 (0.83–1.71) | 0.69 (0.35–1.36) | 1.44 (1.01–2.05) |
|  |    4 | 1.54 (1.00–2.38) | 1.18 (0.78–1.78) | 0.75 (0.38–1.48) | 1.39 (0.97–1.99) |
|  |    5 | 1.97 (1.21–3.23) | 1.31 (0.983–2.07) | 0.94 (0.43–2.05) | 1.84 (1.29–2.64) |
3 | Smoking | p = 0.760* | p = 0.034* | p = 0.449* | p < 0.001* |
|  |    Non-smoker | 1.09 (0.81–1.47) | 1.32 (1.01–1.71) | 1.36 (0.84–2.20) | 1.68 (1.28–2.20) |
|  |    Former smoker | 1.15 (0.78–1.70) | 1.51 (1.10–2.09) | 1.26 (0.68–2.33) | 1.89 (1.38–2.59) |
|  |    Current smoker | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
3 | BMI (kg/m2)‡ | p < 0.001** | p < 0.001** | p = 0.039** | p = 0.396** |
|  |    < 25.0 | 0.54 (0.37–0.79) | 0.53 (0.37–0.76) | 0.52 (0.29–0.95) | 0.93 (0.66–1.32) |
|  |    25.0 a 29.9 | 0.85 (0.59–1.23) | 0.78 (0.57–1.07) | 0.65 (0.37–1.12) | 1.11 (0.79–1.56) |
|  |    ≥ 30.0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
4 | Self-reported health status | p = 0.089** | p = 0.923** | p = 0.679** | p = 0.001** |
|  |    Excellent/very good | 0.76 (0.54–1.06) | 1.02 (0.73–1.44) | 1.08 (0.66–1.75) | 1.71 (1.25–2.34) |
|  |    Good | 0.72 (0.53–0.98) | 0.91 (0.68–1.23) | 0.83 (0.51–1.36) | 1.13 (0.88–1.45) |
|  |    Regular/poor | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |