Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of healthcare workers (n = 37).
| Characteristics | Healthcare workers n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 34 (91.9) |
| Male | 3 (8.1) |
| Age | |
| Under 25 years | 2 (5.4) |
| 26–35 years | 7 (19.0) |
| 36–50 years | 15 (40.5) |
| Over 50 years | 13 (35.1) |
| Race | |
| White | 3 (8.1) |
| Coloured* | 28 (75.7) |
| Black | 6 (16.2) |
| Healthcare Worker Role | |
| Manager | 13 (35.1) |
| Professional healthcare worker | 10 (27.0) |
| Lay healthcare worker | 14 (37.9) |
| Employer | |
| Department of health | 16 (43.2) |
| Non-profit organisation (NPO) | 21 (56.8) |
| Employment environment | |
| Facility-based | 25 (67.5) |
| Community-based | 12 (32.5) |
*Individuals of mixed ancestry20.