Table 2.
Socio-demographic characteristics of study participants
| Variables | Frequency (N) | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 21 | 51.2% |
| Male | 20 | 48.8% |
| Age (in years) | ||
| 25–34 | 2 | 4.9% |
| 35–44 | 10 | 24.4% |
| 45–54 | 12 | 29.3% |
| 55–64 | 15 | 36.6% |
| 65+ | 2 | 4.9% |
| Specialty | ||
| General Practice | 11 | 26.8% |
| Psychiatry | 6 | 14.6% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 4 | 9.8% |
| Emergency Medicine | 4 | 9.8% |
| Anaesthesia | 2 | 4.9% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 2 | 4.9% |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 2 | 4.9% |
| Other | 10 | 24.4% |
| Country of Medical Qualification | ||
| Ireland | 34 | 82.9% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 9.8% |
| Other | 3 | 7.3% |
| Health Services Role | ||
| Consultant | 23 | 56.1% |
| General Practitioner | 10 | 24.4% |
| Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor | 6 | 14.6% |
| Retired Consultant | 1 | 2.4% |
| Clinical Researcher | 1 | 2.4% |
| Division on the medical register | ||
| Specialist | 28 | 68.3% |
| General | 13 | 31.7% |