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Table 2 Characteristics of BHU physicians in Attock district

From: Advancing the application of systems thinking in health: advice seeking behavior among primary health care physicians in Pakistan

Characteristics

Proportion (Number)

Attained medical education within Pakistan

66% (n = 32)

Employed as regular government employees

50% (n = 24)

Established private clinic besides government job

54% (n = 26)

Attended formal training on EPI* before joining service

66% (n = 32)

Attended formal training on TB DOTS** before joining service

85% (n = 41)

  1. *EPI, Expanded Program on Immunization; **TB DOTS, TB Directly Observed Treatment Short-course.