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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the population

From: Perceptions and knowledge of telemedicine in Ecuadorian practicing physicians: an instrument adaptation, validation and translation from English to Spanish

Variables

S1

S2

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

Sex

Male

115

58.1

109

59.2

Female

83

41.9

75

40.8

Employment type

Permanent

174

87.9

165

89.7

Temporary

24

12.1

19

10.3

Education level

General doctor

42

21.2

46

25

Medical specialist

132

66.7

123

66.8

Master’s degree

13

6.6

7

3.8

PhD

11

5.6

8

4.3

Work experience (years)

1—5

19

9.6

16

8.7

6—10

21

10.6

19

10.3

11—15

23

11.6

30

16.3

16—20

25

12.6

25

13.6

Over 20

110

55.6

94

51.1

Workplace

Hospital

60

30.3

42

22.8

Clinic

47

23.7

46

25

Both

36

18.2

38

20.7

Other

55

27.8

58

31.5