Table 1 Background characteristics of the study population
Characteristic | Number (N = 66) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age groups | ||
<35 years | 20 | 30.3 |
≥35 years | 46 | 69.7 |
Sex | ||
Male | 46 | 69.7 |
Female | 20 | 30.3 |
Sector of practice | ||
Public | 37 | 56.1 |
Private | 29 | 43.9 |
Area of practice | ||
Urban | 46 | 69.7 |
Rural | 20 | 30.3 |
Specialty of the physician | ||
General Practitioner | 56 | 84.8 |
Surgeon | 1 | 1.5 |
Gynecologist-obstetrician | 1 | 1.5 |
Internist | 1 | 1.5 |
Pneumologist | 1 | 1.5 |
Pediatrician | 1 | 1.5 |
Public Health specialist | 5 | 7.7 |
Duration of practice | ||
<10 years | 33 | 50 |
≥10 years | 33 | 50 |
Average number of patients seen per day | ||
<10 per day | 24 | 36.4 |
≥10 per day | 42 | 63.6 |
Training on DM after graduation | ||
Yes | 41 | 62.1 |
No | 25 | 37.9 |