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Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population with self-report duration of physical activity per day prior to infarction, and level of activity as assessed by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)

From: Adherence to rehabilitation and home exercise after myocardial infarction: a qualitative study of expectations, barriers and drivers

Pt

Sex

Age

Days since index MI

Profession

Self-estimated duration of physical activity per day pre-MI

Level of activity pre-MI as assessed by GPAQ

1

M

35

2

Builder

5h25min

High

2

M

50

3

Long-haul truck driver

26 min

Moderate

3

M

72

3

Retired

6 h

High

4

M

55

44

Mechanic on ski lifts

3h30min

High

5

M

40

3

Tractor mechanic

6h23min

High

6

M

67

2

Retired

1h42min

Low

7

M

41

34

Project manager

3h44min

High

8

M

61

1

Retired

2h52min

Moderate

9

M

57

2

On long-term sick leave

< 10 min

Low

10

F

61

2

Cleaner in a school

4h45min

High

11

M

75

2

Retired

5h30min

High

12

M

36

4

Unemployed

1h30

High

13

F

42

3

Cook

3h22min

Moderate

14

M

54

3

On long-term sick leave

1h00min

Moderate

15

M

43

4

Electrician

5h34min

High

  1. MI, myocardial infarction; M, male; F, female. Age in years