Table 1.
Characteristics of Healthcare Providers and Percentages Who Reported Talking With Patients About Limiting Their Exposure to Air Pollution
| Characteristics | Total sample, n (%)a | Ever talk to patients about limiting air pollution exposure, n (%)b |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,751 (100) | 714 (40.8) |
| Age, years | ||
| 26–34 | 193 (11.0) | 66 (34.2) |
| 35–44 | 636 (36.3) | 257 (40.4) |
| 45–54 | 473 (27.0) | 185 (39.1) |
| 55–85 | 449 (25.6) | 206 (45.9) |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 682 (38.9) | 255 (37.4) |
| Male | 1,069 (61.1) | 459 (42.9) |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 439 (25.1) | 175 (39.9) |
| Midwest | 386 (22.0) | 150 (38.9) |
| South | 580 (33.1) | 241 (41.6) |
| West | 346 (19.8) | 148 (42.8) |
| Work/practice settng | ||
| Individual outpatient | 332 (19.0) | 142 (42.8) |
| Group outpatient | 1,161 (66.3) | 473 (40.7) |
| Inpatient | 258 (14.7) | 99 (38.4) |
| Years in practice | ||
| 3–9 | 482 (27.5) | 171 (35.5) |
| 10–15 | 495 (28.3) | 216 (43.6) |
| 16–22 | 338 (19.3) | 142 (42.0) |
| 23–45 | 436 (24.9) | 185 (42.4) |
a
Column percentages.
b
Row percentages.