Variable | n (%) |
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Sex
| Â |
Male | 110 (98.2) |
Female | 2 (1.8) |
Age
| Â |
25-34 | 34 (30.4) |
35-44 | 54 (48.2) |
> 45 | 24 (21.4) |
Profession
| Â |
Medical specialists | 18 (16.1) |
GPs | 50 (44.6) |
HO | 44 (39.3) |
Medical practice
| Â |
1-5 years | 54 (48.2) |
6-10 years | 38 (33.9) |
> 10 Years | 20 (17.9) |
- Medical specialists: are medical doctors with an MD degree plus a specialty certificate in internal medicine or pediatrics.
- GPs: General practitioners are practitioners with a first degree in medicine. They are authorized to provide clinical services to patients presenting at hospitals and higher or mid-level clinics.
- HO: Health Officers are health professionals with a first degree in public health. They have adequate clinical training and are authorized to provide clinical services to patients presenting at mid-level clinics.