Table 1.
Respondents
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of possible surgeons to contact | 82 | |
| No. of letters of invitation sent | 66 | 80% |
| No. of surgeons who agreed to participate in the study | 49 | 74% |
| No. who returned completed questionnaires | 40 | 82% |
| Primary region where respondents provide fistula care | ||
| Asia | 5 | 13% |
| West Africa | 21 | 53% |
| Central/Southern Africa | 4 | 10% |
| East Africa | 10 | 25% |
| Nationality | ||
| Country-national surgeon | 32 | 80% |
| International surgeon | 8 | 20% |
| No. of respondents working at Fistula Care-supported sites | 18 | 45% |
| Respondents' primary language | ||
| French | 18 | 45% |
| English | 22 | 55% |