Table 1.
The Characteristics of Study Participants
| First Survey (N = 295) | Second Survey (N = 141) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, median (minimum-maximum) | 44 (24-63) | 45 (25-69) | .274 |
| Female sex, n (%) | 184 (62.4) | 92 (65.2) | .560 |
| Specialty, n (%) | .401 | ||
| Chest diseases | 193 (65.4) | 96 (68.1) | |
| Thoracic surgery | 13 (4.4) | 4 (2.8) | |
| Pediatrics | 14 (4.7) | 11 (7.8) | |
| Other | 75 (25.4) | 30 (21.3) |
|
| Type of the healthcare facility, n (%) | .243 | ||
| Research and training hospital | 77 (26.1) | 35 (24.8) | |
| State university hospital | 71 (24.1) | 48 (34.0) | |
| State hospital | 66 (22.4) | 27 (19.1) | |
| Private hospital | 45 (15.3) | 19 (13.5) | |
| Private university hospital | 11 (3.7) | 7 (5.0) | |
| Tuberculosis dispensary | 5 (1.7) | 1 (0.7) | |
| Other primary healthcare facilities | 20 (6.8) | 4 (2.8) |