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Characteristics of participating physicians.
| VARIABLE | NUMBER (%) |
|---|---|
| Male | 67 (72%) |
| Female | 26 (28%) |
| Duration of clinical practice (years) | |
| 0–4 | 52 (56%) |
| 5–9 | 25 (27%) |
| 10–14 | 5 (6%) |
| 15–19 | 4 (4%) |
| More than 20 | 7 (7%) |
| Professional status | |
| Consultant | 21 (22%) |
| Senior resident | 29 (31%) |
| Junior resident | 38 (41%) |
| Intern | 5 (6%) |
| Had extra training in microbiology/infectious diseases | |
| Yes | 26 (28%) |
| No | 67 (72%) |
