TABLE 1.
Demographic characteristic.
| Variable | PN (n = 109) | EN (n = 58) | ENA (n = 66) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 21–30 | 40 (37%)† | 0 | 22 (33%) |
| 31–40 | 21 (19%) | 27 (47%)† | 19 (29%) |
| 41–50 | 30 (28%) | 21 (36%) | 24 (36%)† |
| 50 and above | 18 (16%) | 10 (17%) | 1 (2%) |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 14 (13%) | 11 (19%) | 27 (41%) |
| Female | 95 (87%)† | 47 (81%)† | 39 (59%)† |
| Enrolled in any course presently | |||
| Not enrolled | 99 (91%)† | 32 (55%)† | 64 (97%)† |
| Enrolled | 10 (9%) | 26 (45%) | 2 (3%) |
| Ward allocation | |||
| OPD/Casualty | 9 (8%) | 6 (10%) | 3 (4%) |
| Medical and palliative wards | 41 (38%)† | 22 (38%)† | 23 (35%) |
| Surgical wards | 20 (18%) | 16 (28%) | 25 (38%)† |
| ICU/OT/Private ward | 13 (12%) | 7 (12%) | 14 (21%) |
| Maternity wards | 26 (24%) | 7 (12%) | 1 (2%) |
PN, professional nurses; EN, enrolled nurse; ENA, enrolled nursing auxiliaries.
†
Denotes the highest %.