Table 1.
Personal profile characteristics and qualifications of education workshop attendees (n = 39)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| < =30 years | 21 (53.8) |
| > 30 years | 18 (46.2) |
| Gendera | |
| Male | 6 (15.4) |
| Female | 32 (82.1) |
| Profession | |
| Radiation Therapist (RT) | 25 (64.1) |
| Radiation Oncology Nurse (RON) | 1 (2.6) |
| Student Master of RT (Student RT) | 9 (23.1) |
| Other | 4 (10.3) |
| Qualificationa | |
| Certificate | 1 (2.6) |
| Diploma | 7 (17.9) |
| Bachelor degree | 23 (59.0) |
| Master degree | 5 (12.8) |
| Other | 2 (5.1) |
| Number of years practicinga | |
| ≤ 10 years | 15 (51.7) |
| > 10 years | 14 (48.3) |
| Location trained | |
| WA | 19 (48.7) |
| Other Australian State | 6 (15.4) |
| Overseas | 14 (35.9) |
| Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients in case load | |
| Yes | 28 (71.8) |
| No | 6 (15.4) |
| Don’t know | 5 (12.8) |
| Undergone prior Aboriginal cultural education and training | |
| Yes | 3 (7.7) |
| No | 36 (92.3) |
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