Table 2 Bivariate analysis of factors related to prescribers according to the NGS rate
Variable | NGSa mention < 5% of prescriptions n = 119 | NGSa mention ≥5% of prescriptions n = 158 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age of prescriber (mean, SDb) | 53.2 (10.8) | 51.5 (11.3) | 0.44 |
Sex: Female (n, %) | 36 (30.3) | 63 (39.9) | 0.10 |
Use of INNc: < 15% (n, %) | 44 (37.0) | 77 (48.7) | 0.05 |
Participation in a quality circle: Yes (n, %) | 77 (64.7) | 87 (55.1) | 0.11 |
Use of EPSd: Yes (n, %) | 109 (91.6) | 126 (79.8) | 0.006 |
Place of practice: City (versus rural settings) (n, %) | 47 (39.5) | 82 (51.9) | 0.04 |