Table 1. Distribution of PHCs and GPs’ characteristics at baseline.
| Intervention n/N (%) | Control n/N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| PHC characteristics | N = 40 | N = 41 |
| Baseline DDD per 1,000 inhabitants per day | 74.6 ± 31.6 | 76.9 ± 33.1 |
| Total number of patients listed | ||
| <12,500 | 10/40 (25.0) | 11/41 (26.8) |
| 12,500–25,000 | 21/40 (52.5) | 21/41 (51.2) |
| >25,000 | 9/40 (22,5) | 9/41 (22,0) |
| Proportion of patients > = 65 years | ||
| Mean ± SD | 16.3 ± 3.1 | 16.1 ± 3.6 |
| Urban centers | 26/40 (65.0) | 28/40 (70.0) |
| Training PHC | 16/40 (40.0) | 14/40 (35.0) |
| GP characteristic | N = 372 | N = 377 |
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean ± SD | 51.7 ± 8.8 | 51.9 ± 8.6 |
| Women | 222/372 (59.7) | 206/377 (54.6) |
| GP with 3 years specialty training | 324/372 (87.1) | 328/377 (87.0) |
| PhD (doctorate degree) | 36/372 (9.7) | 23/377 (6.1) |
| GP resident trainer | 92/372 (24.7) | 70/377 (18.6) |
| Years working as GP | ||
| Mean ± SD | 21.9 ± 9.6 | 21.6 ± 9.7 |
| Years working as GP in the actual workplace | ||
| Mean ± SD | 11.5 ± 8.7 | 10.7 ± 9.5 |
DDD, defined daily dose; GP, general practitioner; PHC, primary health center; SD, standard deviation.