Recruitment of veterans from primary care into a physical activity randomized controlled trial: the experience of the VA-STRIDE study

Table 2 Safety exclusions requiring additional primary care provider (PCP) clearance prior to enrollment

Patient-reported safety exclusions	No. (n = 54)	%
Shortness of breath on mild exertion	22	40.7
Fast, irregular or extra heart beats	20	37.0
Balance problems due to dizziness	15	27.8
Chest pain or pressure with physical activity	14	25.9
Shortness of breath at rest	12	22.2
Chest pain or pressure at rest	8	14.8
Other medical problem that the veteran thought should preclude physical activity
	5	9.3
History of fainting or passing out	2	3.7
Total	98^a

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