Table 1. Sociodemographic characteristics of the investigating GPs.
| Characteristic | Number of GPs (n = 61) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 43 | 70 |
| Male | 18 | 30 |
| Type of practice | ||
| Single practice | 8 | 13 |
| In a group | 53 | 87 |
| Number of GPs in the practice (n = 53) | ||
| 2 | 11 | 21 |
| 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 7 | 31 | 58 |
| Practice structure | ||
| Medical practice | 43 | 70 |
| Health centre | 2 | 3 |
| MSP | 16 | 26 |
| Practice environment | ||
| Rural | 2 | 3 |
| Semi-rural | 48 | 79 |
| Urban | 11 | 18 |
| Type of patient (majority) | ||
| Geriatric | 0 | 0 |
| Paediatrics | 1 | 2 |
| Varied | 59 | 96 |
| Other: gynaecological and paediatric referral | 1 | 2 |
MSP = Maison de Santé Pluriprofessionelle (Pluriprofessional health care office/praxis/surgery).