Table 1.
socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents (n=375)
| Variable | Categories | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 20-29 years | 105 | 28.0 | |
| 30-39 years | 196 | 52.3 | |
| 40-49 years | 63 | 16.8 | |
| 50 years and above | 11 | 2.9 | |
| Maximum | 55 years | ||
| Minimum | 20 years | ||
| Mean ± SD | 33.9 ± 6.5 | ||
| Gender | |||
| Female | 156 | 41.6 | |
| Male | 219 | 58.4 | |
| Level of education | |||
| SHS | 15 | 4.0 | |
| Tertiary | 360 | 96.0 | |
| Qualification | |||
| Certificate | 77 | 20.5 | |
| Diploma | 121 | 32.3 | |
| Degree | 130 | 34.7 | |
| Postgraduate | 47 | 12.5 | |
| Employment status | |||
| Permanent | 325 | 86.7 | |
| Casual | 50 | 13.3 | |
| Religion | |||
| Islam | 139 | 37.1 | |
| Christianity | 206 | 54.9 | |
| Traditionalist | 30 | 8.0 | |
| Marital status | |||
| Married | 194 | 51.7 | |
| Single | 111 | 29.6 | |
| Co-habitation | 54 | 14.4 | |
| Separated/divorced | 16 | 4.3 | |
| Experience | |||
| <3 years | 89 | 23.7 | |
| 3-7 years | 151 | 40.3 | |
| >7 years | 135 | 36.0 | |
| Category of staff | |||
| Non-clinical | 139 | 37.1 | |
| Clinical | 236 | 62.9 | |
| Average monthly income | |||
| < GHS 2,000.00 | 227 | 60.5 | |
| > GHS 2,000 | 148 | 39.5 | |
| Minimum | GHS 300.00 | ||
| Maximum | GHS 8,700.00 | ||
| Mean ± SD | 1946.4 ± 798.8 |
SHS: senior high school; GHS: Ghana health service