Comparison of RIOS Net General Membership With RIOS Net Survey Respondents
| Characteristics | Network Members (n = 195) | Survey Respondents (n = 146) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA = physician’s assistant; NP = nurse-practitioner. | |||
| Sex, female, % | 55 | 55 | .959 |
| Institutional setting, % | |||
| University of New Mexico | 29 | 37 | |
| Community Health Centers | 32 | 24 | |
| Indian Health Service | 36 | 35 | |
| Private practice | 3 | 4 | .202 |
| Practice specialty, % | |||
| Family physicians | 58 | 57 | |
| Pediatricians | 19 | 22 | |
| Mid-level (PA, NP) | 15 | 12 | |
| General internists | 8 | 9 | .779 |
| Location, % | |||
| Rural | 53 | 61 | |
| Urban | 47 | 39 | .163 |
| Years of experience, mean No. (SD) | 12.1 (8.2) | 11.9 (8.3) | .849 |