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Table 2 Characteristics of parents and carers

From: Dissonant views - GPs’ and parents’ perspectives on antibiotic prescribing for young children with respiratory tract infections

Parents and Carers

N = 50

Gender

 Women

47 (94%)

 Men

3 (6%)

Age: (year)

 21–30

7 (14%)

 31–40

31 (62%)

 41–50

9 (18%)

  > 50 (grandparents)

3 (6%)

Income (per week)

  < $900

6 (12%)

 $900–$1500

14 (28%)

  > $1500

24 (48%)

 No data

6 (12%)

Highest qualifications

High school/trade certificate

14 (28%)

Undergraduate

22 (44%)

Post graduate/PhD

14 (28%)