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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of participants

From: Perspectives, perceived self-efficacy, and preparedness of newly qualified physicians’ in practising palliative care—a qualitative study

Parameter

Participants (n = 40)

Percentages

Sex

 Male

29

72.5%

 Female

11

27.5%

Age (years)

 < 25

8

20%

 25—30

24

60%

 > 30

6

15%

 N/A

2

5%

University

 UCH Ibadan

14

35%

 UNTH Enugu

14

35%

 Other: Nigerian

9

22.5%

 Other: non-Nigerian

3

7.5%

Year graduated

 2014

5

12,5%

 2015

35

87,5%

Work experience as a House Officer

 < 6 months

23

57.5%

 > 6 months

17

42.5%

Placement at the time of interview

 Gynaecology

9

22.5%

 Internal Medicine

5

12.5%

 Paediatrics

14

35%

 Surgery

12

30%