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Practice and practice nurse characteristics
| Intervention group (n = 19) | Control group (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 practices with 20 practice nurses | 15 practices with 14 practice nurses | |
| Practice characteristics | ||
| Single-handed practice | 10 | 9 |
| Duo/group practice | 9 | 6 |
| Rural area | 10 | 6 |
| Urban area | 9 | 9 |
| Practice nurse characteristics | ||
| Mean age in years | 42 | 43 |
| Mean number of years experience as practice nurse | 12 | 11 |
| Mean number of hours previous training of motivational interviewing skills | 14.7 | 14.8 |
