Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics (n = 178)
| Age distribution (years) | Respondents (n) | Respondents (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 20–29 | 56 | 31.4 |
| 30–39 | 50 | 28.1 |
| 40–49 | 50 | 28.1 |
| ≥50 | 22 | 12.4 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 56 | 31.5 |
| Married | 116 | 65.2 |
| Divorced/separated | 3 | 1.7 |
| Widowed | 3 | 1.7 |
| Religion | ||
| Christian | 165 | 92.7 |
| Muslim | 13 | 7.3 |
| Tribe | ||
| Yoruba | 96 | 53.9 |
| Ibo | 42 | 23.6 |
| Other | 40 | 22.5 |
| Position/Designation | ||
| CNO | 25 | 14.0 |
| Assistant CNO | 15 | 8.4 |
| Principal NO | 33 | 18.5 |
| Senior NO | 14 | 7.9 |
| NO | 22 | 12.4 |
| Staff nurse midwife | 69 | 38.8 |
Abbreviations: CNO, chief nursing officer; NO, nursing officer; n, number.