Table 1.
Survey participation rates according to state/territory population estimates
| State | Population estimate (million) | Number of podiatrists invited to participate | Number of podiatrists completing survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales |
7.2 |
10 |
8 |
| Victoria |
5.5 |
10 |
10 |
| Queensland |
4.5 |
6 |
5 |
| Western Australia |
2.1 |
5 |
4 |
| South Australia |
1.3 |
4 |
4 |
| Tasmania |
0.5 |
4 |
4 |
| A.C.T |
0.3 |
2 |
1 |
| Total | 21.4 | 41 | 36 |
Note: (i) the proportion of participants in Queensland is slightly lower compared to other states due to a relatively lower presence of metropolitan, public sector, high-risk foot services, (ii) ACT = Australian Capital Territory.