Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of nurses working in ten health facilities in Asmara, Eritrea
| Variable | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 19–29 | 222 | 53.6 |
| 30–39 | 65 | 15.7 |
| 40–49 | 63 | 29.7 |
| > =50 | 64 | 31.7 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 212 | 51.2 |
| Ever married | 202 | 48.8 |
| Religion | ||
| Muslim | 35 | 8.5 |
| Christian | 379 | 91.5 |
| Family Hx of Breast Cancer | ||
| Yes | 32 | 7.7 |
| No | 382 | 92.3 |
| Having breast problem | ||
| Yes | 20 | 4.8 |
| No | 394 | 95.2 |
| Professional Level | ||
| Associate Nurse | 201 | 48.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 170 | 41.1 |
| BSN | 43 | 10.4 |
| Unite of Work | ||
| Orotta MCH | 38 | 9.1 |
| Private hospital | 44 | 10.6 |
| Medical wards | 162 | 38.9 |
| Surgical Ward | 50 | 12.0 |
| Community hospitals | 82 | 19.7 |
| Ophthalmic hospital | 40 | 9.6 |
BSN Bachelors of Science in Nursing, MCH Maternity Child Health