Table 4 Frequency of health advice provided by chiropractors to pediatric patients (N = 245)
Health advices, N (%) | Never | Rarely (1x/4weeks) | Few times (1x/2weeks) | Often (2x/week) | Frequently (5x/week) | Missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Breast feeding advice | 69 (28.2) | 90 (36.7) | 49 (20.0) | 24 (9.8) | 12 (4.9) | 1 (0.4) |
Changing unhealthy or risky habits | 19 (7.8) | 57 (23.3) | 74 (30.2) | 55 (22.4) | 38 (15.5) | 2 (0.8) |
Prevention or screening purposes | 12 (4.9) | 87 (53.5) | 82 (33.5) | 45 (18.4) | 17 (6.9) | 2 (0.8) |
Nutritional recommendations | 42 (17.1) | 88 (35.9) | 50 (20.4) | 45 (18.4) | 19 (7.8) | 1 (0.4) |
Promoting physical activity | 8 (3.3) | 36 (14.7) | 46 (18.8) | 74 (30.2) | 79 (32.2) | 2 (0.8) |
Relaxation or stress reduction | 20 (8.20 | 65 (26.5) | 49 (20.0) | 61 (24.9) | 48 (19.6) | 2 (0.8) |
Strategies for at home care | 25 (10.2) | 47 (19.2) | 48 (19.6) | 66 (26.9) | 57 (23.3) | 2 (0.8) |