Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of mental health care providers working at public referral hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Number (n = 413) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 230 | 55.69 |
| Female | 183 | 44.31 |
| Age | ||
| 20–29 years | 248 | 60.05 |
| 30–39 years | 148 | 35.84 |
| > 39 years | 17 | 4.12 |
| Educational status | ||
| Diploma | 57 | 13.8 |
| Bachelor degree | 239 | 57.87 |
| Master’s degree | 44 | 10.65 |
| Others | 73 | 17.68 |
| Year of experience | ||
| < 5 years | 271 | 65.62 |
| 5–10 years | 97 | 23.49 |
| > 10 years | 45 | 10.90 |
| Type of profession | ||
| Psychiatrist | 11 | 2.66 |
| Psychologist | 29 | 7.02 |
| Psychiatry professional | 142 | 34.38 |
| Social worker | 21 | 5.08 |
| General practitioner | 26 | 6.30 |
| Nurse | 101 | 24.46 |
| Others | 83 | 20.10 |
| Salary | ||
| < 1500 ETB | 17 | 4.12 |
| 1500–3500 ETB | 27 | 6.54 |
| 3500–5500 ETB | 87 | 21.07 |
| > 5500 ETB | 282 | 68.28 |
The attitude of healthcare providers toward Tele-psychiatry services