Table 3 Characteristics of non-dental primary health care participants (n = 57)
Non-Dental Participant Characteristics | Number of participants |
|---|---|
Profession | |
 • Allied Health Worker | 2 (4%) |
 • Aboriginal Health Worker | 3 (7%) |
 • Child Health Nurse/Nurse | 7 (13%) |
 • Director of Nursing | 7 (13%) |
 • General Practitioner | 18 (32%) |
 • Pharmacist | 10 (18%) |
 • Practice Manager | 7 (13%) |
 • Receptionist | 3 (7%) |
Gender | |
 • Female | 36 (63%) |
 • Male | 21 (37%) |
Age groups | |
 • 18-30 | 13 (23%) |
 • 31-40 | 22 (39%) |
 • 41-50 | 12 (21%) |
 • Over 50 | 10 (17%) |
Years in current practice | |
 • <1 month | 6 (11%) |
 • >1 month to <12 months | 16 (28%) |
 • >1 year to 5 years | 25 (44%) |
 • >5 years | 10 (17%) |
Distribution of participants based on the selected communities | |
 • Town 1 | 6 (10%) |
 • Town 2 | 9 (16%) |
 • Town 3 | 7 (12%) |
 • Town 4 | 3 (5%) |
 • Town 5 | 4 (7%) |
 • Town 6 | 5 (9%) |
 • Town 7 | 5 (9%) |
 • Town 8 | 18 (32%) |