Table 1

 Comparison between respondents and total Norwegian doctor population in 2000

Respondents (%) (n = 1318)(95% CI)All active doctors (%)(N = 14 400)p values
Sex
    Females31.4(28.9 to 34.0)30.40.45
    Males68.6(66.0 to 71.1)69.6
Age (years)
    <3518.1(16.1 to 20.3)16.90.26
    35–4426.4(24.1 to 28.9)30.8<0.005
    45–5431.2(28.7 to 33.8)32.00.54
    55+23.4(21.2 to 25.8)20.3<0.005
Type of practitioner
    Senior consultants27.2(24.8 to 29.7)29.10.14
    Junior registrars19.5(17.4 to 21.8)19.70.86
    General practitioners20.7(18.6 to 23.0)15.9<0.005
    Private practice specialists5.3(4.2 to 6.7)5.60.67
    Others27.3(25.9 to 29.8)29.7.07