Comparison of respondents: 1994 and 2000 percentages of US pediatricians reporting
| All respondents | Mean prior 6 surveys | 1994 periodic survey | Mean prior 6 surveys | 2000 periodic survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample = 6807 | Sample = 1093 | Sample = 5687 | Sample = 1000 | |
| NA, not applicable. | ||||
| Values are n (%). | ||||
| Current pediatric residents | 995 (14.8) | 210 (19.2) | 811(14.3) | 101 (10.6) |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 4019 (59.0) | 628 (56.7) | 2803 (49.5) | 479 (50.0) |
| Female | 2788 (41.0) | 480 (43.3) | 2860 (50.5) | 479 (50.0) |
| Age (years) | ||||
| <45 | 4348 (64.5) | 695 (63.6) | 3338 (59.5) | 565 (59.1) |
| ⩾45 | 2393 (35.5) | 397 (36.4) | 2268 (40.5) | 391 (40.9) |
| Respondents in direct patient care | Sample = 982 | Sample = 922 | ||
| Own a gun (any type) | NA | 150 (15.7) | NA | 119 (13.2) |
| Own a handgun | NA | 73 (7.6) | NA | 59 (6.5) |