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Table 2 Participant characteristics

From: Maintaining physical activity following myocardial infarction: a qualitative study

Gender

Age at MI

(years)

Time since MI

(months)

Region of UK

(location of treatment and follow-up)

CR attendance

Work status

PA level pre-MI

(see guide below)

PA level post-MI

(see guide below)

M

61

7

South West

Y

Part-time

2

3

F

42

37

West Midlands

Y

Part-time

3

4

M

60

8

Greater London

N

Retired

5

4

M

60

122*

South East

N

Retired

4

4

F

61

18

North East

Y

Retired

2

3

M

63

5

Scotland

Y

Full-time

3

3

F

70

7

North West

N

Retired

2

1

F

58

13

Scotland

N

Part-time

3

2

M

48

15

East of England

N

Full-time

4

5

M

66

23

Yorkshire and the Humber

Y

Retired

4

3

M

63

28

Greater London

Y

Part-time

2

4

M

69

12

South West

Y

Retired

3

3

M

41

12

West Midlands

Y

Full-time

1

3

M

73

74

South West

Y

Retired

4

3

M

58

82

Greater London

Y

Retired

3

4

M

56

23

South East

Y

Full-time

3

3

F

37

12

North East

Y

Full-time

2

4

M

62

29

Greater London

N

Full-time

5

5

  1. Physical Activity Guide
  2. 1 = Usually inactive. Minimal daily activity. Spends most of the day sitting down. Would opt to use transport such as a car even for short journeys. May be wheelchair bound
  3. 2 = Low intensity activity on most days e.g. walking at a leisurely pace, light housework. No strenuous activity; rarely has to stop to catch their breath
  4. 3 = Moderate activity such as yoga or swimming 1–2 times per week. Generally active at other times e.g. walks the dog, plays with children/grandchildren. Job may have physical demands e.g. a maintenance worker, delivery driver or carer
  5. 4 = High intensity. PA on 3 or more days a week such as circuits classes, rackets sports, or jogging/running. Consciously active throughout the day with reduced sitting time. May have an active commute such as cycling
  6. 5 = High fitness level. Consistently trains to a high intensity or for prolonged durations. Works to increase fitness goals. Pushes self to complete challenges and events e.g. half marathon or triathlon
  7. M, male; F, female; Y, yes; N, no; CR, cardiac rehabilitation; PA, physical activity
  8. *More than 1 MI