Table 1 Overview of the study sample (p value was calculated using chi-square test)
Characteristics | Study sample (n ph=277) | Mass media (\( {n}_{MM}^{ph} \)=147) | Mass and special media (\( {n}_{MSM}^{ph} \)=130) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
18 to 44 years | 12.3% | 16.0% | 8.5% | .358 |
45 to 49 years | 16.1% | 16.0% | 16.2% | |
50 to 54 years | 19.1% | 18.5% | 19.7% | |
55 to 59 years | 22.0% | 22.7% | 21.4% | |
60 to 64 years | 16.9% | 12.6% | 21.4% | |
65 years and older | 13.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% | |
Gender | ||||
Male | 68.2% | 67.3% | 69.2% | .737 |
Female | 31.8% | 32.7% | 30.8% | |
Medical discipline | ||||
General practitioner | 45.5% | 44.9% | 46.2% | .834 |
Specialist | 54.5% | 55.1% | 53.8% | |
Practice type | ||||
Single physician practice | 43.0% | 45.2% | 40.7% | .747 |
Multiple physician practice | 45.0% | 42.7% | 47.5% | |
Medical care unit | 12.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | |