Table 1.
Socio demographic characteristics of respondent in Mbeya, 2009-2010
| Characteristics | Number N=291 | Percent % |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | ||
| Mbeya Referral | 191 | 65.6 |
| Mbozi District | 69 | 23.7 |
| Mbarali District | 31 | 10.7 |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 206 | 70.8 |
| Male | 85 | 29.2 |
| Age group ( years) | ||
| 21-30 | 56 | 19.2 |
| 31-40 | 66 | 22.7 |
| 41-50 | 115 | 39.5 |
| 51+ | 54 | 18.6 |
| Marital status | ||
| Ever married | 236 | 81.1 |
| Never married | 55 | 18.9 |
| Education level | ||
| Primary | 86 | 29.6 |
| Secondary | 50 | 17.2 |
| Tertiary | 155 | 53.2 |
| Cadre | ||
| Nurses | 121 | 41.6 |
| Medical attendant | 85 | 29.2 |
| Clinicians | 50 | 17.2 |
| Lab. technicians | 18 | 6.2 |
| Cleaners | 12 | 14.1 |
| Dental personnel | 5 | 1.7 |
| Working experience (years) | ||
| 0-1 | 42 | 14.4 |
| 2-10 | 81 | 27.8 |
| >10 | 168 | 57.7 |