TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the participants in the three focus groups.
| Characteristics | Focus group 1 | Focus group 2 | Focus group 3 | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||||
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 95 |
| Age (years) | |||||
| 25–30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| 31–36 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 30 |
| 37–42 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| 43–48 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 49–54 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Category of nursing | |||||
| Auxiliary nurse | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Enrolled nurse | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| Professional nurse (general stream) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 35 |
| Professional nurse (paediatrics) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Professional nurse (speciality in midwifery) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 30 |
| Years of experience in the nursing profession | |||||
| < 5 years | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| 5–9 years | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| 10–15 years | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
| > 15 years | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 30 |