Volume 11, Number 6—June 2005
Research
Impact of Statewide Program To Promote Appropriate Antimicrobial Drug Use
Edward A. Belongia*
, Mary Jo Knobloch*, Burney A. Kieke*, Jeffrey P. Davis‡, Carolyn Janette‡1, and Richard E. Besser§
, Mary Jo Knobloch*, Burney A. Kieke*, Jeffrey P. Davis‡, Carolyn Janette‡1, and Richard E. Besser§Table 3
Characteristics of 4,115 primary care physicians in long-term practice, Minnesota and Wisconsin
| Characteristic* | Minnesota, n (%) | Wisconsin, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty | ||
| Family practice† | 1,245 (62.0) | 1,043 (49.5) |
| Internal medicine | 396 (19.7) | 565 (26.8) |
| Pediatrics | 256 (12.7) | 309 (14.7) |
| Emergency medicine | 112 (5.6) | 189 (9.0) |
| Practice location‡ | ||
| Milwaukee-Waukesha MSA | – | 726 (34.8) |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA | 1,216 (61.5) | – |
| Other counties | 762 (38.5) | 1,363 (65.2) |
*MSA, metropolitan statistical area.
†Includes 67 physicians in general practice.
‡48 physicians excluded because practice location category changed during follow-up period.
1Carolyn Janette is currently affiliated with Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
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