Table 4.
Demographics and test scores of physicians (n=141) in Sindh, Pakistan
| Location or physician characteristic | N (%) | Mean (SD) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training level (n=137) | |||
| No postinternship training | 115 (83.9) | 29.7 (13.7) | 0.02 |
| Resident | 7 (5.1) | 36.7 (6.9) | |
| Specialist | 15 (10.9) | 37.7 (11.9) | |
| Health facility type (n=134) | |||
| Basic health unit | 56 (41.8) | 29.7 (13.5) | NS |
| Rural health centre | 21 (15.7) | 33.6 (11.5) | |
| District/taluka hospital | 29 (21.6) | 33.9 (15.1) | |
| Teaching hospital | 22 (16.4) | 29.0 (11.9) | |
| Private hospital | 6 (4.5) | 29.1 (15.7) | |
| Ever attended any life support training (n=128) | |||
| Yes | 19 (14.8) | 39.8 (13.1) | 0.003 |
| No | 109 (85.2) | 30.2 (12.9) | |
| Facility type (n=134) | |||
| Public | 128 (95.5) | 31.2 (13.3) | NS |
| Private | 6 (4.5) | 29.0 (15.7) | |
| Overall (Total score=35) | 141 | 30.1 (14.1) | — |