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Table 2 Characteristics of the participating healthcare professionals

From: Barriers and facilitators to guideline for the management of pediatric off-label use of drugs in China: a qualitative descriptive study

Characteristics

Number

Percentage (%)

Gender

  

 Male

17

60.7

 Female

11

39.3

Degree

  

 Below Bachelor

1

3.6

 Bachelor

14

50.0

 Master

8

28.6

 Doctor

5

17.9

Professional Role

  

 Head of pediatrics

10

35.7

 Head of pharmacist

9

32.1

 Medical department director

9

32.1

Work Years

  

 < 5

2

7.1

 6–10

3

10.7

 11–15

3

10.7

 16–20

9

32.1

 > 20

11

39.3

Position a

  

 Not obtained

0

0.0

 Junior

0

0.0

 Intermediate

1

3.6

 Senior

27

96.4

Hospital Level

  

 Secondary

13

46.4

 Tertiary

15

53.6

Satisfaction degree of Management of Pediatric Off-label Use of Drugs

  

 Unsatisfied

20

71.4

 Mostly satisfied

6

21.4

 Indifferent

1

3.6

 Satisfied

1

3.6

Region Distribution

  

 Southwest China

6

21.4

 Northwest China

6

21.4

 Northeast China

5

17.9

 Northeast China

5

17.9

 North China

2

7.1

 East China

4

14.3

  1. a: Healthcare professionals in China is often classified as “senior”, “intermediate” or “junior” position according to their skill levels and specialization. b: Other types of hospitals, including general hospitals and other specialized hospitals with pediatric clinics