Table 1 General characteristics of the subjects
From: Perception of and attitude toward ethical issues among Korean occupational physicians
Participant characteristic | Specialist (N = 80) | Resident (N = 71) |
|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |
Age | ||
20–29 | 0 (0) | 22 (31.0) |
30–39 | 30 (37.5) | 47 (66.2) |
40–49 | 25 (31.3) | 2 (2.8) |
50–59 | 22 (27.5) | 0 (0) |
≥ 60 | 3 (3.8) | 0 (0) |
Gender | ||
Male | 66 (82.5) | 60 (84.5) |
Female | 14 (17.5) | 11 (15.5) |
Work site a | ||
University hospital | 27 (33.8) | |
General hospital | 18 (22.5) | |
Local clinic | 20 (25.0) | |
Research institute | 6 (7.5) | |
Others | 9 (11.3) | |
Main role a | ||
Occupational health examination | 55 (68.8) | |
Industrial healthcare management in the SMEb | 11 (13.8) | |
Occupational research | 4 (5.0) | |
Company doctor | 3 (3.8) | |
Others | 7 (8.8) | |
Years of expertise | ||
≤ 10 years | 45 (56.3) | |
> 10 years | 35 (43.8) | |
Grade of residency | ||
1st-year | 23 (32.4) | |
2nd-year | 18 (25.4) | |
3rd-year | 13 (18.3) | |
4th-year | 17 (23.9) | |