Table 1.
Distribution of the studied sample according to demographic and professional characteristics (n = 341)
| No | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 20–30 | 159 | 46.6 |
| > 30–40 | 82 | 24.0 |
| > 40–50 | 72 | 21.1 |
| > 50 | 28 | 8.2 |
| Mean ± SD | 33.56 ± 9.97 | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 129 | 37.8 |
| Female | 212 | 62.2 |
| Years of experience in nursing | ||
| < 5 | 138 | 40.5 |
| 5-<10 | 62 | 18.2 |
| 10-<20 | 44 | 12.9 |
| ≥ 20 | 97 | 28.4 |
| Mean ± SD | 12.01 ± 10.86 | |
| Years of experience in operating theatres | ||
| < 5 | 168 | 44.3 |
| 5-<10 | 61 | 17.9 |
| 10-<20 | 41 | 12.0 |
| ≥ 20 | 71 | 20.8 |
| Mean ± SD | 9.76 ± 9.37 | |
| Qualification | ||
| Diploma | 125 | 36.7 |
| Bachelor | 161 | 47.2 |
| Specialized diploma | 30 | 8.8 |
| Masters | 17 | 5.0 |
| PhD | 8 | 2.3 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 113 | 33.1 |
| Married | 183 | 53.7 |
| Widowed | 25 | 7.3 |
| Divorced | 20 | 5.9 |
| Attending workshop | ||
| Yes | 173 | 50.7 |
| No | 168 | 49.3 |