Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of general practitioners by intervention group. Numbers are percentages
| Characteristic | Intervention group (n=54) | Control group (n=51) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 (44) | 28 (55) |
| Age (years) | ||
| 25-34 | 13 (24) | 10 (20) |
| 35-44 | 20 (37) | 16 (31) |
| 45-54 | 18 (33) | 15 (29) |
| ⩾55 | 3 (6) | 10 (20) |
| Language other than English spoken | 14 (26) | 24 (47) |
| Average hours consulting/week: | ||
| <20 | 17 (31) | 20 (20) |
| 20-40 | 29 (54) | 22 (44) |
| 41-60 | 8 (15) | 18 (36) |
| Patients seen in average week: | ||
| <50 | 14 (26) | 9 (18) |
| 51-100 | 16 (28) | 13 (26) |
| 101-150 | 18 (33) | 16 (32) |
| >150 | 7 (13) | 12 (24) |
| % of adolescents of total patients seen per week: | ||
| <10 | 24 (45) | 21 (41) |
| 10-30 | 22 (40) | 23 (43) |
| >30 | 8 (15) | 8 (16) |
| Age (years) of oldest child: | ||
| No children | 3 (6) | 9 (18) |
| ⩽10 | 19 (35) | 12 (24) |
| 11-20 | 21 (39) | 10 (20) |
| >20 | 11 (20) | 19 (38) |
| Vocational registration | 51 (94) | 46 (90) |
| College exams taken | 25 (46) | 15 (29) |
| Previous training in adolescent health | 15 (28) | 15 (29) |
| Type of practice: | ||
| Solo | 4 (7) | 13 (25) |
| Group | 43 (80) | 24 (47) |
| Community health centre | 0 | 4 (8) |
| Extended hours | 0 | 2 (4) |
| Other | 7 (13) | 8 (16) |
| Appointments/hour: | ||
| ⩽4 | 32 (59) | 33 (65) |
| 5-6 | 9 (17) | 4 (8) |
| ⩾6 | 8 (15) | 8 (16) |
| Other booking systems | 5 (9) | 6 (12) |