From: Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey
Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 52 | 72.2 |
Female | 20 | 27.8 |
Age | ||
Mean SD | 32.57 ± 8.40 | |
Range | 24-57 | |
Age group | ||
20–30 | 41 | 56.9 |
31–40 | 20 | 27.8 |
41–50 | 5 | 7.0 |
50 and above | 6 | 8.3 |
Years of experience | ||
1–3 | 39 | 54.2 |
4–6 | 14 | 19.4 |
6 and above | 19 | 26.4 |
Location of practice | ||
Northeast | 37 | 51.4 |
North central | 22 | 30.6 |
Northwest | 13 | 18.0 |
Area of specialty | ||
Orthopedics | 22 | 30.6 |
Neurology | 11 | 15.3 |
Cardiopulmonary | 2 | 2.8 |
Pediatrics | 6 | 8.3 |
Obstetrics and Gynecology | 1 | 1.4 |
General | 26 | 36.0 |
Others (Sports, geriatrics etc.) | 4 | 5.6 |
Area of practice | ||
Academic | 5 | 6.9 |
Clinic | 67 | 93.1 |