Table 2 Preferences as ranked by respondents in getting consultation help for weight reduction (n = 730)
From: Perceptions of the Malaysian general public on community pharmacy-based weight management services
Rank | Frequency (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dieticians | Doctors | Pharmacists | Nurses | Fitness Instructors | Slimming Center Staff | |
1 | 275 (37.7) | 95 (13) | 62 (8.5) | 2 (0.3) | 218 (29.9) | 52 (7.1) |
2 | 178 (24.4) | 142 (19.5) | 139 (19.0) | 21 (2.9) | 171 (23.4) | 113 (15.5) |
3 | 118 (16.2) | 250 (34.2) | 147 (20.1) | 30 (4.1) | 99 (13.6) | 112 (15.3) |
4 | 93 (12.7) | 140 (19.2) | 174 (23.8) | 120 (16.4) | 90 (12.3) | 119 (16.3) |
5 | 53 (7.3) | 83 (11.4) | 194 (26.6) | 117 (16.0) | 123 (16.8) | 144 (19.7) |
6 | 12 (1.6) | 18 (2.5) | 13 (1.8) | 439 (60.1) | 28 (3.8) | 189 (25.9) |