Table 4.
Distribution of physician and practice characteristics with mean enablement scores for each physician/practice group (n = 125)
| Characteristic | No (%) of physicians/practices | Enablement score (mean ± standard deviation) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years): | ||
| ≤34 | 2 (1.6) | 6.8 ± 1.2 |
| 35-54 | 105 (84.0) | 6.6 ± 1.1 |
| ≥55 | 18 (14.4) | 6.8 ± 1.3 |
| Sex: | ||
| male | 23 (18.4) | 6.4 ± 1.4 |
| female | 102 (81.6) | 6.7 ± 1.1 |
| Vocational training: | ||
| physician without specialization | 78 (62.4) | 6.6 ± 1.2 |
| general practice/family medicine specialist | 37 (29.6) | 6.8 ± 1.1 |
| occupational health specialist | 7 (5.6) | 6.6 ± 2.0 |
| school medicine specialist | 3 (2.4) | 7.3 ± 2.0 |
| Educational work: | ||
| yes | 65 (52.0) | 6.8 ± 1.2 |
| no | 60 (48.0) | 6.5 ± 1.2 |
| Type of practice: | ||
| rural | 37 (29.6) | 6.4 ± 1.4 |
| urban | 40 (32.0) | 6.7 ± 0.8 |
| mixed | 48 (38.4) | 6.9 ± 1.3 |