Comparison between respondents and total Norwegian doctor population in 2000
| Respondents (%) (n = 1318) | (95% CI) | All active doctors (%)(N = 14 400) | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Females | 31.4 | (28.9 to 34.0) | 30.4 | 0.45 |
| Males | 68.6 | (66.0 to 71.1) | 69.6 | |
| Age (years) | ||||
| <35 | 18.1 | (16.1 to 20.3) | 16.9 | 0.26 |
| 35–44 | 26.4 | (24.1 to 28.9) | 30.8 | <0.005 |
| 45–54 | 31.2 | (28.7 to 33.8) | 32.0 | 0.54 |
| 55+ | 23.4 | (21.2 to 25.8) | 20.3 | <0.005 |
| Type of practitioner | ||||
| Senior consultants | 27.2 | (24.8 to 29.7) | 29.1 | 0.14 |
| Junior registrars | 19.5 | (17.4 to 21.8) | 19.7 | 0.86 |
| General practitioners | 20.7 | (18.6 to 23.0) | 15.9 | <0.005 |
| Private practice specialists | 5.3 | (4.2 to 6.7) | 5.6 | 0.67 |
| Others | 27.3 | (25.9 to 29.8) | 29.7 | .07 |