Characteristics of Canadian physicians providing MAs in 2012 responding to the 2013 cross-sectional survey of abortion provision in the United States and Canada: N = 62.
| CHARACTERISTICS | MA PROVIDERS, N (%) | ESTIMATED VOLUME OF MA* |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| • 30–39 | 16 (25.8) | Low |
| • 40–49 | 16 (25.8) | High |
| • 50–59 | 20 (32.3) | Moderate |
| • ≥ 60 | 9 (14.5) | High |
| • Unknown | 1 (1.6) | NA |
| Sex | ||
| • Male | 12 (19.4) | Low |
| • Female | 49 (79.0) | High |
| • Unknown | 1 (1.6) | NA |
| Specialty | ||
| • Obstetrics and gynecology | 21 (33.9) | Moderate |
| • Family medicine | 35 (56.5) | High |
| • Other | 5 (8.1) | Moderate |
| • Unknown | 1 (1.6) | NA |
| Region where physicians are located | ||
| • Atlantic Canada | 1 (1.6) | Low |
| • British Columbia | 9 (14.5) | High |
| • Ontario | 7 (11.3) | Low |
| • Quebec | 25 (40.3) | Low |
| • Prairies | 11 (17.7) | Moderate |
| • Territories | 9 (14.5) | Low |
| Provides surgical abortion | ||
| • Yes | 54 (87.1) | High |
| • No | 7 (11.3) | Low |
| • Unknown | 1 (1.6) | Low |
| Total | 62 (100.0) | NA |
MA—medical abortion, NA—not applicable.
↵* The volume of MA reported by all physicians in a category is described as high (> 1000 MAs per y), moderate (150–1000 MAs per y), or low (< 150 MAs per y).