Table 2: Social-demographic characteristics of 402 healthcare workers in Mbeya City council, Tanzania.
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 260 | 64.7 |
| Male | 142 | 35.3 |
| Age (years) Mean (SD*, Range) | 41 (9.5, 24-60) | |
| Younger age ( ≤ 35 years) | 303 | 75.4 |
| Older age ( ≥36 years) | 99 | 24.6 |
| Religion | ||
| Christian | 344 | 85.6 |
| Muslim | 58 | 14.4 |
| Marital status | ||
| Never married | 85 | 21.1 |
| Ever married | 317 | 78.9 |
| Highest qualification attained | ||
| Lower qualification | 298 | 74.1 |
| Higher qualification | 104 | 25.9 |
| Profession | ||
| Nurse | 304 | 75.6 |
| Clinician | 98 | 24.4 |
| Years of practice: Median (IQR)** | 9 (4-20) | |
| Short in service employees (≤ 10 years) | 237 | 75.6 |
| Long in service employees (≥ 11 years) | 165 | 24.4 |
*SD = Standard Deviation, **IQR= Interquartile range