Table 2.
Characteristics of paediatricians (N = 64).
| Characteristics of paediatricians | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (completed years) | ||
| (Range 26 to 72, median 45) | ||
| 26–35 | 12 | 18.7 |
| 36–45 | 20 | 31.3 |
| 46–55 | 21 | 32.8 |
| 56–65 | 7 | 10.8 |
| 66–75 | 4 | 6.3 |
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| Sex | ||
| Male | 41 | 64.1 |
| Female | 23 | 35.9 |
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| Duration of clinical practice (years)∗ | ||
| <5 | 8 | 12.9 |
| 5–9 | 8 | 12.9 |
| 10–19 | 24 | 38.7 |
| 20–29 | 15 | 24.2 |
| 30 and above | 7 | 11.3 |
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| Average number of new TB patients (children) treated during a month | ||
| One or less | 28 | 43.8 |
| 2 to 3 patients | 26 | 40.6 |
| 4 to 5 patients | 7 | 10.9 |
| More than five patients | 3 | 4.7 |
∗Two respondents did not specify years of practice.