Table 1 Characteristics of sample population (N = 171)
n | % | Cumulative % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Female Male | 127 44 | 74.3 25.7 | 74.3 100.0 |
Age | |||
20–29 years | 40 | 23.4 | 23.4 |
30–39 years | 35 | 20.5 | 43.9 |
40–49 years | 36 | 21.1 | 64.9 |
50–59 years | 45 | 26.3 | 91.2 |
Over 60 years | 15 | 8.8 | 100.0 |
Years of podiatry experience | |||
< 10 years | 73 | 42.7 | 42.7 |
> 10 years | 98 | 57.3 | 100.0 |
Postgraduate qualification | |||
Yes | 52 | 30.4 | 30.4 |
No | 119 | 69.6 | 100.0 |
Current employment status | |||
Employed | 63 | 36.8 | 36.8 |
Self-employed | 97 | 56.7 | 93.6 |
Employer | 6 | 3.5 | 97.1 |
Other | 5 | 2.9 | 100.0 |
Main work setting | |||
Private practice | 140 | 81.9 | 81.9 |
Hospital/Clinic | 15 | 8.8 | 90.6 |
Community | 7 | 4.1 | 94.7 |
University | 7 | 4.1 | 98.8 |
Other (sports team) | 2 | 1.2 | 100.0 |