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Table 1 Participant characteristics, N = 105

From: Perspectives on the use of aromatherapy from clinicians attending an integrative medicine continuing education event

Characteristics

Total Number of Participants, n (%)

N missing

Age, years

 

9

 25–35

27 (28.1%)

 

 36–44

38 (39.6%)

 

 45–54

11 (11.5%)

 

 55–64

16 (16.7%)

 

  ≥ 65

4 (4.2%)

 

Sex

 

12

 Female

78 (83.9%)

 

 Male

14 (15.0%)

 

 Other

1 (1.1%)

 

Practice Location

 

10

 Urban

26 (27.4%)

 

 Suburban

18 (19.0%)

 

 Small City

30 (31.6%)

 

 Rural

21 (22.1%)

 

Primary Work Facility

 

13

 Private Practice

18 (19.6%)

 

 Academic Center

24 (26.1%)

 

 Community Health Center

21 (22.8%)

 

 Other

29 (31.52%)

 

Primary Care Provider

 

11

 Yes

64 (68.1%)

 

 No

30 (31.9%)

 

Provider type

 

11

 Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant

57 (60.6%)

 

 Physician-in-Training

1 (1.1%)

 

 Physician

32 (34.0%)

 

 Registered Nurse

2 (2.13%)

 

 Other

2 (2.13%)

 

Previous Education on Essential Oils or Aromatherapy

 

9

 Yes, programs for clinicians

11 (11.5%)

 

 Yes, programs for community members

24 (25%)

 

 No

61 (63.54%)

 

Undergone formal training to become an aromatherapist

0 (0%)

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