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Table 1 Bivariate correlation between baseline continuing variables and exercise adherence rate

From: Fear-avoidance beliefs are associated with exercise adherence: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) among female healthcare workers with recurrent low back pain

 

Correlation with adherence (rs)

Missing

p-value

Running figure-of-eight

−0.27

9

0.006

One-legged squat

0.19

2

0.048

6MWT

0.28

 

0.003

Quality of life

 Physical functioning

0.19

4

0.045

 Energy

0.15

4

0.12

 Social functioning

0.18

4

0.06

 General health

0.23

4

0.019

Workability index

0.26

 

0.006

Depression; PHQ-9

−0.20

1

0.038

Musculoskeletal exertion

0.25

2

0.009

FABs (total)

−0.26

7

0.009

FAB-PA

−0.32

1

0.001

Intensity of LBP

−0.06

2

0.54

  1. 6MWT = 6-min walk test, FAB fear-avoidance beliefs, FAB-PA fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity, LBP low back pain, PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire, 9 items