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Table 6 Description of Healthcare Providers (n = 42)
| Category | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 40 (95.2) |
| Male | 2 (4.8) |
| Age | |
| 18–44 | 17 (40.5) |
| 45–64 | 25 (59.5) |
| Highest Education Achieved | |
| Graduated from Secondary School | 1 (2.4)* |
| Diploma | 7 (16.7) |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17 (40.5) |
| Master’s Degree | 7 (16.7) |
| MD | 4 (9.5) |
| Certificate | 6 (14.3) |
| Professional Background | |
| Case Manager | 1 (2.4) |
| Exercise Therapist | 1 (2.4) |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 (2.4) |
| Personal Support Worker/Healthcare Aide | 6 (14.3) |
| Pharmacist | 1 (2.4) |
| Family Physician | 4 (9.5) |
| Physiotherapist | 3 (7.1) |
| Registered Dietician | 1 (2.4) |
| Registered Nurse | 12 (28.6) |
| Registered/Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 (16.7) |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 (2.4) |
| Social Worker | 4 (9.5) |
| Years Practicing | |
| 0–5 years | 7 (16.7) |
| 6–10 years | 7 (16.7) |
| 11–15 years | 8 (19.0) |
| 16–20 years | 3 (7.1) |
| 20+ years | 17 (40.5) |
| Work Setting | |
| Primary Care | 20 (47.6) |
| Home Care | 19 (45.2) |
| Community Care | 3 (7.1) |
