Table 1

Demographic characteristics of the Brazilian Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructors enrolled in study

NumberFrequency
Age (years)44.9±8.7(27–67)
≥45 years29653%
Women44078.6%
Married or in a stable union43577.8%
With children44379.8%
Christian51792.3%
Consider religion very important34962.3%
Hold a specialist degree in paediatrics46783.4%
Hold a specialist degree in neonatology30654.6%
Neonatology practice for ≥10 years40372.7%
Work daily in the DR caring for newly born infants49087.5%
Work daily in a teaching hospital24343.4%
Work daily in a neonatal ICU45280.7%
Experience with end-of-life decisions of a family member22640.4%
  • DR, delivery room; ICU, intensive care unit.