Physician training and experience
| CHARACTERISTIC | REGIONAL PHYSICIANS (N = 18), N (%) | RURAL PHYSICIANS (N = 19), N (%) | P VALUE | ANALYSIS METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist | .02 | χ2 test* | ||
| • Obstetrician | 6 (33) | 0 | ||
| • Family physician | 12 (66) | 19 (100) | ||
| Training | .02 | χ2 test* | ||
| • Canadian | 16 (94) | 10 (53) | ||
| • Other | 1 (6)† | 9 (47) | ||
| Years in practice | .91 | χ2 test | ||
| • < 20 | 12 (71) | 12 (63) | ||
| • ≥ 20 | 5 (29)† | 7 (37) | ||
| Carry out episiotomy | .10 | χ2 test* | ||
| • None | 11 (61) | 17 (90) | ||
| • ≥1 | 7 (39) | 2 (10) |