KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF RECOMMENDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS OF PAKISTAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Objectives: Active lifestyle is mandatory for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. The present study was aimed to identify the physical activity doctors as well their knowledge and attitude toward American College Cardiology (ACC) recommended activity. Methodology: For this survey, an online questionnaire shared with various specialties working in private public healthcare hospitals Pakistan. Opinion recorded regarding importance (5-point scale), perceived level (4-point ACC level, lifestyle, barriers following level. Results: A total 159 participated which 97 (61%) were cardiologists. Most participants (72.3%) males mean age 32.12±4.33 years. Nearly two-thirds (61.6%) free any pre-existing co-morbid condition. common disease risk factor positive family history (26.4%). 74.8% (119) claimed know about According activities, only 26.4% (42) found follow recommendations. Lack time from daily routine (71.7%) be most commonly stated reason inactiveness. Conclusion: Knowledge adherence actively poor among both cardiologists non-cardiologists. More than half health care physician overweight obese. Lake time, resources overstressed work life are key