Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the sample (n = 312)
Characteristics | Frequency, n (%) |
|---|---|
Age | |
20–29 years | 41 (13) |
30–39 years | 129 (41) |
40–49 years | 90 (29) |
50–59 years | 36 (12) |
60 + years | 16 (5) |
Sex | |
Male | 174 (56) |
Female | 134 (43) |
Do not wish to state | 4 (1) |
Highest qualification | |
University or College Certificate/Diploma | 99 (32) |
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (2 years) | 203 (65) |
PhD/Doctorate | 5 (1.5) |
Other | 5 (1.5) |
Years practiced in the field of chiropractic | |
0 years | 11 (4.5) |
1–5 years | 46 (15) |
6–10 years | 82 (26) |
11–15 years | 71 (22.5) |
16 + years | 102 (33) |
Clinical setting in which chiropractic is predominantly practiced | |
Solo practice | 26 (8) |
With a group of chiropractors | 63 (20) |
With a group of conventional health providers | 140 (45) |
With a group of CM health providers | 10 (3) |
With CM & conventional health providers | 73 (23) |
Country of education | |
Great Britain | 193 (62) |
Denmark | 52 (17) |
USA | 38 (12) |
Australia | 28 (9) |