Table 1.
Demographic and professional characteristics of participants (n = 444)
| Variables | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Region | ||
| West Bank | 131 | 29.5 |
| Gaza Strip | 313 | 70.5 |
| Sector | ||
| Governmental | 323 | 72.7 |
| Non-governmental | 121 | 27.3 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 341 | 76.8 |
| Female | 103 | 23.2 |
| Age | ||
| ≤ 30 years | 211 | 47.5 |
| > 30 years | 233 | 52.5 |
| Job category | ||
| Physician | 142 | 32.0 |
| Nurse | 161 | 36.3 |
| Administrative/support | 141 | 31.7 |
| Experience in EDs | ||
| < 5 years | 250 | 56.3 |
| 5–9 years | 111 | 25.0 |
| ≥ 10 years | 83 | 18.7 |
| Level of education | ||
| < Bachelor’s | 144 | 32.4 |
| ≥ Bachelor’s | 300 | 67.6 |