Table 1 Background characteristics of GPs in the exploratory focus group (N = 6) and interviews (N = 12)

Gender

• Male

4

9

• Female

2

3

Age

• 40–49

2

4

• 50–59

1

3

• 60 and older

3

5

Type of general practice the GP is working in

• Solo practice

1

4

• Duo practice

5

• Group practice

1

1

• Practice within a health centre

4

2

Years of experience working as GP

• 6–10

1

• 11–20

5

• More than 20

6

How urban is the area in which the practice is located*

• Highly urbanized

1

7

• Slightly urbanized

4

2

• Less urban/rural

1

3