Characteristics of the Participants, Their Practices, and Their Partners’ Work (N = 25)
| Characteristic | Participants, No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, y | |
| ≤34 | 4 (16) |
| 35–44 | 12 (48) |
| 45–54 | 7 (28) |
| ≥55 | 2 (8) |
| Race | |
| Caucasian (white) | 24 (96) |
| Non-white | 1 (4) |
| Rural origina | |
| Yes | 15 (60) |
| No | 10 (40) |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 19 (76) |
| Partnered but not married | 3 (12) |
| Single | 3 (12) |
| Children | |
| Yes, adult children only | 4 (16) |
| Yes, minor children living in household | 16 (64) |
| No | 5 (20) |
| Self-reported average weekly practice hours | |
| Part time, <40 hours | 4 (16) |
| Part time, ≥40 hours | 2 (8) |
| Full time, 40–60 hours | 14 (56) |
| Full time, >60 hours | 5 (20) |
| Practice scope | |
| Outpatient only | 1 (4) |
| Practice includes inpatient or after-hours care | 21 (84) |
| Practice includes obstetrics | 14 (56) |
| Partner workb | |
| Full time | 9 (41) |
| Part time | 7 (32) |
| Telecommutes/works from home | 6 (27) |
| Not employed | 4 (18) |
| Student | 2 (9) |
| Professionalc | 13 (59) |
| First-/mid-level officer and managerc | 3 (14) |
| Craft workerc | 1 (5) |
| Sales workerc | 1 (5) |
| Practice type | |
| Hospital-owned group practice | 8 (32) |
| Group private practice | 5 (20) |
| Solo private practice | 5 (20) |
| Federally qualified health center/rural health clinic | 6 (24) |
| Indian Health Service | 1 (4) |