Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample (n=230)*
| Demographic item | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Work experience | ||
| 1–10 years | 128 | 57.9 |
| 11–20 years | 37 | 16.7 |
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| 21–30 years | 35 | 15.8 |
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| 31+ years | 21 | 9.5 |
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Nursing education
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| Diploma | 3 | 1.3 |
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| Associate’s degree | 1 | 0.4 |
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| Bachelor’s degree | 155 | 68.9 |
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| Master’s degree | 63 | 27.6 |
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| Doctorate | 6 | 2.6 |
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| Employment status | ||
| Full time | 212 | 93 |
| Part time | 10 | 4.4 |
| Retired | 1 | 0.4 |
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| Unemployed | 5 | 2.2 |
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Primary work setting
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| Community | 4 | 1.8 |
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| Hospital | 160 | 69.9 |
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| Clinic | 5 | 2.2 |
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| Academe | 51 | 22.3 |
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| Other | 9 | 3.9 |
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Age
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| 20–30 years | 99 | 43.6 |
| 31–40 years | 54 | 23.8 |
| 41–50 years | 22 | 9.7 |
| 51–60 years | 46 | 20.3 |
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| 61+ years | 6 | 2.6 |
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Frequency of care for dying
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| Very often | 66 | 29.1 |
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| Often | 61 | 26.9 |
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| Sometimes | 94 | 41.4 |
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| Never | 6 | 2.6 |
*
Missing data not included in percentages