Characteristics of FPs who locum for ≥ 6 mo/y compared with those of FPs who locum < 6 mo/y and those of all FPs:There was no significant difference in satisfaction with current professional life between those who locum for ≥ 6 mo/y and those who locum for < 6 mo/y; all other comparisons were statistically significant at P = .05.
| CHARACTERISTICS | FPs WHO LOCUM FOR ≥ 6 MO/Y (N = 645), % | FPs WHO LOCUM FOR < 6 MO/Y (N = 3206), % | ALL FPs (N = 30 393), % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 66 | 42 | 38 |
| Aged < 35y | 39 | 21 | 9 |
| Self-described FPs | 78 | 54 | 58 |
| Self-described FPs with special focuses to their practices | 20 | 39 | 30 |
| Married or living with partners | 74 | 80 | 85 |
| Satisfied with their current professional lives | 76 | 77 | 75 |
| Satisfied with the balance between personal and professional commitments | 66 | 60 | 56 |