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Table 1 Respondent characteristics, n = 831

From: Does an activity based remuneration system attract young doctors to general practice?

Variable

Value

n

Percent

Sex

Male

340

41

 

Female

490

59

Experience

Last year medical student

256

31

 

Intern in hospital

284

35

 

Intern in GP practice

291

34

Inclined to work as GP

Yes

437

53

 

No

394

47

Risk attitude (index range: 6-32)

Risk averse (index < 12)

139

17

 

Risk neutral (index [12–22])

540

65

 

Risk seeking (index > 22)

144

18

"It is important for me to have a high income"

Do not agree (index 1-2)

67

8

 

Some agreement (index 3-4)

421

51

 

Strong agreement (index 5-6)

340

41

"I am happy with a high work pace"

Do not agree (index 1-2)

80

10

 

Some agreement (index 3-4)

431

52

 

Strong agreement (index 5-6)

317

38