Table 1 Characteristics of the study groups
Characteristics | 2003 Survey | 2006 Survey |
|---|---|---|
(n = 126) | (n = 165) | |
Sex (male/female) | 85/41 | 104/61 |
Age | 39.3 ± 0.6* | 41.5 ± 0.6* |
Duration of experience (yr) | 15.2 ± 0.6* | 16.6 ± 0.7* |
Number of patients per week | 253 ± 14* | 234 ± 9* |
Asthma patients per week | 40.2 ± 4.5* | 42.2 ± 3.5* |
Speciality n (%) | ||
Pediatrician | 105 (83.2) | 157 (95.1) |
Pediatrician + allergist | 11 (8.8) | 8 (4.9) |
General practitioner | 5 (4) | |
Family physician | 5 (4) | |
Primary work place n (%) | ||
Hospital | 84 (66.7) | 98 (56.3) |
Training hospital | 11 (8.7) | 18 (10.3) |
University | 14 (11.1) | 15 (8.6) |
Outpatient clinic | 17 (13.5) | 34 (19.5) |