Table 1 Number of participants who took part in the study, and the methods used to study each group. Sex data missing for n = 8 first year students and n = 2 third year medical students
Participant group | n = | Female | Male | Method | Research tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First year medical students | 303 | 154 | 141 | Quantitative | Questionnaire |
Third year medical students | 335 | 196 | 137 | Quantitative | Questionnaire |
Newly qualified doctors | 2062 | 1214 | 848 | Quantitative | Questionnaire |
Newly qualified doctors | 25 | 16 | 9 | Qualitative | Semi-structured interview |
Clinical teachers of medical students (18 Consultants, 5 General Practitioners, 2 Clinical Skills Tutors) | 25 | 15 | 10 | Qualitative | Semi-structured interview |
Senior doctors (14 Consultants, 1 Specialist Registrar) | 15 | 4 | 11 | Qualitative | Semi-structured interview |