Table 1

Demographics of study groups, research sample, population of family physicians of Rotterdam and surroundings.

DemographicFull-training n = 23Focus group only n = 14Control n = 17Research sample n = 54 (%)Rotterdam family physicians populationa % (n = 415)
Sex
 Male107926 (48.1)74
 Female137828 (51.9)26
Working hours
 Full-time ≥4 days85417 (31.5)77
 Part-time <4 days1591337 (68.5)23
Age category
 <40 years65415 (27.8)13
 40–50 years84820 (37.0)43
 >50 years95519 (35.2)44
In residence
 <15 years119929 (53.7)32
 ≥15 years125825 (46.3)68
District
 Wealthy73313 (24.1)
 Mixed63514 (25.9)Not asked
 Deprived108927 (50.0)
Practice type
 Solo practice45211 (20.4)43
 Duo/group practiceb144725 (46.3)42
 Health centrec55818 (33.3)14
  • a Source: Survey of the District Association of Family Physicians Rotterdam and Surroundings 2003.

  • b Two or more doctors in one family practice.

  • c Cooperation of family doctors with other primary healthcare professionals.