Table 2.
Characteristics of acupuncturists.
| Characteristic | Junior acupuncturist (n = 5) | Senior acupuncturist (n = 7) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 24.8 (0.84) | 31.9 (5.6) | 0.004 |
| Sex | 0.205 | ||
| Female | 5 (100%) | 4 (57.1%) | |
| Male | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (42.9%) | |
| Acupuncture practice, years | 2.4 (0.5) | 9.4 (5.3) | 0.004 |
| Patients treated, numbers | 42.0 (58.0) | 32.3 (33.6) | 0.684 |
| Education level | 0.023 | ||
| Bachelor’s degree | 5 (100%) | 1 (14.3%) | |
| Master’s degree | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (57.1%) | |
| Doctoral degree | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (28.6%) | |
| Study site | 0.886 | ||
| Site A | 1 (20.0%) | 2 (28.6%) | |
| Site B | 3 (60.0%) | 3 (42.9%) | |
| Site C | 1 (20.0%) | 2 (28.6%) |
Data are mean (SD) or n (%).