Table 1

Characteristics of Participating Physician Members

Study Sample Survey (N = 246)
CharacteristicMembership Survey (n = 209)aOnlineP(n = 107)Mailed (n = 139)P Valueb
Years in practice, mean (SD)c16.4 (8.5)19.4 (8.6)19.4 (9.1).991
Sex, male, % (n)d71.3 (149)74.3 (78)69.4 (93).406
Academically affiliated practice, % (n)37.3 (78)48.4 (46)34.8 (48).037
  • a The American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network membership survey is not completed by all member physicians.

  • b Online survey vs mailed survey.

  • c Includes 104 online and 138 mailed respondents; data missing on 4 others.

  • d Percentages are not based on full sample because of missing responses.