Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of nurses in Gondar town,, Ethiopia, 2018 (N = 422)
| Variables | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 195 | 46.2 |
| Female | 227 | 54.8 |
| Age | ||
| ≤ 24 | 36 | 8.5 |
| 25–35 | 307 | 72.7 |
| > 35 | 79 | 18.7 |
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 250 | 59.2 |
| Muslim | 118 | 28.0 |
| Protestant | 54 | 12.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 159 | 37.8 |
| Married | 229 | 54.2 |
| Separated/divorced/widowed | 34 | 8.0 |
| Educational level | ||
| Diploma | 234 | 55.4 |
| First degree (BSc) | 124 | 29.3 |
| Masters degree | 64 | 15.2 |
| Monthly salary in BIRR | ||
| ≤ 3500 | 148 | 35.1 |
| 3501–4500 | 73 | 17.3 |
| > 4500 | 201 | 47.6 |