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Table 2 Comparison between the oncologists and other physicians in demographic characteristics

From: Development of palliative care attitude and knowledge (PCAK) questionnaire for physicians in Kuwait

 

Oncologists

N = 35

Other Physicians

N = 76

P value

Age

37.7(5.83)

40.95(9.94)

0.077

Sex

Male

25(71.4%)

50(68.1%)

0.664

Female

10(28.6%)

26(34.21%)

Nationality

Kuwaiti

2(5.7%)

8(10.5%)

0.500

Non-Kuwaiti

33(94.3%)

68(89.5%)

Qualification

MBBS& Master

27(77.1%)

65(86.7%)

0.269

MD, MRCP/MRCS

8(22.95%)

10(13.3%)

Years of experience

11(8–15)

14(7–14)

0.077

Receiving any formal palliative training

Yes

4(11.43%)

1(1.32%)

0.049

No

31(88.66%)

75(98.68%)

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