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Table 4 Relationship of special interest to work. An exploration of two specific situations, primary work setting and primary work environment

From: Specialisation versus special interest - the Australian podiatry experience

Primary work setting

Private sector (n = 163)

Public sector (n = 42)

Totals

Analysis

Biomechanics special interest

61

4

65

Chi Sq (df = 2, P = 0.003)

Diabetes special interest

35

28

63

Chi Sq (df = 2, P = 0.000)

Podopaediatrics special interest

20

6

26

Chi Sq (df = 2, P = 0.690)

Primary work environment

Multi-podiatrists (n = 86)

Multi-disciplinary team (n = 54)

Solo podiatrist

Analysis

Biomechanics special interest (n = 65)

32

13

20

Chi Sq (df = 2, P = 0.217)

Diabetes special interst (n = 63)

14

28

21

Chi Sq (df = 2, P = 0.000)