Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Men and Women in the EPRP Sample*
| Characteristics | Women, % (n) | Men, % (n) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 59.9 | 66.4 | <.001 |
| Region | <.001 | ||
| Northeast | 25 (2,000) | 21 (15,006) | |
| Midwest | 25 (1,934) | 33 (23,450) | |
| South | 26 (2,063) | 27 (19,335) | |
| West | 24 (1,847) | 20 (14,244) | |
| Hospital size (no. of beds) | 309 | 307 | .85 |
| Urban hospital % (n) | 38 (9,027) | 34 (72,879) | <.001 |
| High technology % (n) | 32 (7,615) | 33 (69,429) | <.001 |
| Academic hospital % (n) | 40 (10,114) | 42 (69,445) | <.001 |
*
For those eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine.
EPRP, External Peer Review Program.