Characteristics of participants (N=39)
| Characteristic | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 24 (61.5) |
| Male | 15 (38.5) |
| Age groups (years) | |
| 18–30 | 9 (23.1) |
| 31–40 | 12 (30.8) |
| 41–50 | 10 (25.6) |
| Over 50 | 8 (20.5) |
| Primary care provider* | |
| General practitioner (GP) | 12 (30.8) |
| Pharmacist | 6 (15.4) |
| Practice manager | 4 (10.3) |
| Child health nurse/nurse | 3 (7.7) |
| Manager/director of nursing | 3 (7.7) |
| Receptionist | 3 (7.7) |
| Medical student | 3 (7.7) |
| Speech therapist | 1 (2.6) |
| Dental care provider | |
| Dentist | 3 (7.7) |
| Dental nurse | 1 (2.6) |
| Years in current practice | |
| <1 month | 5 (12.8) |
| 1–12 months | 9 (23.1) |
| >1–5 years | 19 (48.7) |
| >5 years | 6 (15.4) |
*Term broadly defined.