Table 2 Number of information types and sources used prior to choice of primary care provider

Switchers internal motivations

6.13 (4.69)

6

1.56 (1.08)

1

< 0.0001

Switchers external motivations

3.97 (4.12)

3

1.14 (0.97)

1

Potential switchers internal motivations

5.61 (5.43)

4

1.49 (1.22)

1

Potential switchers external motivations

3.98 (4.45)

2.5

1.17 (1.25)

1

Total

5.15 (4.78)

4

1.38 (1.11)

1