Table 6 Description of Healthcare Providers (n = 42)
Category | n (%) |
|---|---|
Sex | |
 Female | 40 (95.2) |
 Male | 2 (4.8) |
Age | Â |
 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) |