Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participating physicians, n = 203

Absolute (n)

Relative (%)

Private for-profit

62

30.5

Public

77

38.0

Private nonprofit

64

31.5

Age

Under 34 years

125

61.6

35-44 years

62

30.5

45-54 years

10

04.9

Over 55 years and older

5

02.5

Gender

Male

101

49.8

Female

102

50.2

Professional status

Intern/resident

167

82.8

Attending physician

25

12.3

Senior physician

8

3.9

Head of department/chief physician

3

1.5

Area of specialization

Surgery

32

15.8

Gastroenterology

35

17.2

Cardiology

34

16.7

Hematology/Oncology

31

15.3

Pediatrics

39

19.2

Neurology

32

15.8

Years of experience

Less than 1 year

24

11.8

1-2 years

24

11.8

3-5 years

74

36.5

More than 5 years

81

39.9