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Table 2 Sample characteristics of physicians working in gynaecology and obstetrics ward (n = 60)

From: The influence of social and cultural practices on maternal mortality: a qualitative study from South Punjab, Pakistan

Variable

n

%

Age (in years)

 30–35

28

46.7

 36–40

19

31.7

 > 40

13

21.7

Gender

 Male

0

0

 Female

60

100

Marital status

 Married

42

70.0

 Unmarried

18

30.0

Number of children (n = 42)

 0–2

28

66.7

 3–4

11

26.9

 > 4

3

7.4

Monthly income (in PKR)

 100,000–125,000

26

43.3

 126,000–140,000

18

30.0

 > 140,000

16

26.7

Education

 MBBS

18

30.0

 MBBS and specialization in gynaecology

42

70.0

Work experience in gynaecology/obstetric ward (in years)

 5–10

1

1.7

 11–15

32

53.3

 > 15

27

45.0

Work station

 DHQ hospital

35

58.3

 THQ hospital

25

41.7

  1. 1 US-Dollar = 162
  2. PKR Pakistani Rupee