German/Austrian physicians (N=109) | Canadian physicians | P* | |
---|---|---|---|
(N=38) | |||
Gender (% female) | 43.9% | 67.0% | Ns |
Level of training | |||
Pediatr. Rheumatologist** | 70.6% | 85.7% | |
Pediatrician, board-cert. | 24.8% | 5.9% | 0.002 |
Resident | 4.6% | 5.9% | |
Median age (range) | 45 years (30 – 70) | 43 years (28 – 74) | Ns |
Years since graduation*** | 19.6 ± 9.5 years | 19.3 ± 12.0 years | Ns |
Type of practice | |||
Academic hospital | 39.1% | 97.1% | |
Non-academic hospital | 50.5% | 2.9% | <0.001 |
Community-based | 10.5% | 0% | |
Country | Germany 91.4% | Canada 100% | |
Austria 8.6% |