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Table 1 Demographics of respondents

From: Pediatricians' attitudes, experience and referral patterns regarding complementary/alternative medicine: a national survey

Characteristics

Percentage (N = 648)

Gender

 

   Female

52%

   Male

48%

Age

 

   <35 yrs

18%

   35–45 yrs

33%

   46–59 yrs

35%

   >59 yrs

14%

Ethnicity

 

   Caucasian

81%

   Asian

9%

   African-American

4%

   Hispanic

3%

   Others

2.5%

   Native American

0.5%

Where Born

 

   U.S.

85%

   Foreign

15%

Where Attended Medical School

 

   U.S.

85%

   Outside U.S.

15%

Years in Practice

 

   < 15 yrs

55%

   >15 yrs

45%

Type of Practice

 

   Private Practice

54%

   Academic/Hospital-Based

30%

Other/HMO/PPO/Clinic/Public Health/ER

16%

Pediatric Generalist

71%

Pediatric Sub-Specialist

29%