Table 2.
Univariate analysis of predisposing factors that influence health behaviour.
| Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Below 30 | 24 | 12.8 |
| 30–39 | 55 | 29.4 |
| 40–49 | 54 | 28.9 |
| 50 and above | 54 | 28.9 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 64 | 34.2 |
| Female | 123 | 65.8 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 143 | 76.5 |
| Single | 30 | 16.0 |
| Separated/widowed | 14 | 8.5 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |
| Religion | ||
| Protestant | 147 | 78.6 |
| Muslim | 2 | 1.1 |
| Catholic | 38 | 20.3 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |
| Highest level of nursing qualification | ||
| Postgraduate level | 5 | 2.7 |
| BScN | 26 | 13.9 |
| Higher diploma in nursing | 13 | 7.0 |
| KRCHN (diploma in Nursing) | 105 | 56.1 |
| ECN (certificate in Nursing) | 32 | 17.1 |
| KRN/M (registered midwife) | 6 | 3.2 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |
| Years nurses have worked in the county | ||
| 6 months–1 year | 21 | 11.2 |
| 1 year–5 years | 41 | 22 |
| 6 years–10 years | 35 | 18.7 |
| More than 10 years | 90 | 48.1 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |
| Support from immediate supervisor | ||
| Very low | 18 | 9.6 |
| Low | 17 | 9.1 |
| Moderate | 65 | 34.8 |
| High | 63 | 33.7 |
| Very high | 24 | 12.8 |
| Total | 187 | 100.0 |