Table 1. Background characteristics of HCWs (N = 1368).
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <30 | 470 | 34.4 |
| 30–39 | 483 | 35.3 |
| 40+ | 415 | 30.3 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 546 | 39.9 |
| Female | 822 | 60.1 |
| Education level | ||
| Primary/Secondary | 36 | 2.6 |
| Certificate | 437 | 31.9 |
| Diploma | 610 | 44.6 |
| Degree/Masters | 285 | 20.8 |
| Work experience (years) | ||
| <6 | 731 | 53.4 |
| 6+ | 637 | 46.6 |
| Region | ||
| Dar es salaam | 357 | 26.1 |
| Kilimanjaro | 187 | 13.7 |
| Lindi | 151 | 11.0 |
| Mbeya | 186 | 13.6 |
| Njombe | 158 | 11.5 |
| Simiyu | 137 | 10.0 |
| Tabora | 192 | 14.0 |
| Health facility level | ||
| Regional Referral Hospital | 378 | 27.6 |
| District Hospital | 576 | 42.1 |
| Health center | 414 | 30.3 |
| Facility ownership | ||
| Government | 1060 | 77.5 |
| CDH/DDH | 148 | 10.8 |
| Private/NGO | 160 | 11.7 |