Table 1.
Background characteristics of respondents
| Characteristic | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | ||
| 15–24 | 10 | 10.9 |
| 25–34 | 46 | 50 |
| 35–44 | 29 | 31.5 |
| 45–54 | 7 | 7.6 |
| Total | 92 | 100 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 31 | 32.6 |
| Female | 64 | 67.4 |
| Highest qualification | ||
| Fellowship/PhD | 1 | 1.1 |
| Medical degree | 47 | 49.5 |
| Registered nurse/midwife | 40 | 42.1 |
| Other | 7 | 7.4 |
| Total | 95 | 100 |
| Current position | ||
| Consultant | 1 | 1.1 |
| Resident doctor | 30 | 31.6 |
| Medical officer | 3 | 3.2 |
| House officer | 17 | 17.9 |
| Nurse/midwife | 32 | 33.7 |
| Student nurse/midwife | 2 | 2.1 |
| Other | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 95 | 100 |
| Affiliation of respondents | ||
| Tertiary institution | 71 | 74.7 |
| Secondary level facility | 19 | 20 |
| Primary health care | 2 | 2.1 |
| Other | 3 | 3.2 |
| Total | 95 | 100 |