Table 3.
Training characteristics of professional health care workers
| Characteristic | Category | Nairobi (n = 100) % | Machakos (n = 68) % | Turkana (n = 27) % | Total (n = 195) % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest level of training |
<Diploma |
28 |
41.2 |
48.1 |
35.4 |
| |
Diploma |
52 |
55.8 |
48.2 |
52.8 |
| |
>Diploma |
20 |
3 |
3.7 |
11.8 |
| Attended upgrading course |
Yes |
(n = 111) |
(n = 87) |
(n = 40) |
(n = 238) |
| |
|
52.3 |
67.8 |
40 |
55.9 |
| No | 47.7 | 32.2 | 60 | 44.1 |
Note: Data from some participants were excluded due to incomplete or inaccurate completion of the questionnaire.