Table 1.
Variables | Characteristics | Number (N = 209) | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Facility type | Private | 71 | 34.0 |
Public | 138 | 66.0 | |
Age | 20 to 24 | 42 | 20.1 |
25 to 29 | 87 | 41.6 | |
30 to34 | 32 | 15.3 | |
35+ | 48 | 23.0 | |
Sex | Male | 100 | 47.8 |
Female | 109 | 52.2 | |
Level of Education | Diploma | 119 | 56.9 |
Degree and above | 90 | 43.1 | |
Profession | Nurse | 151 | 72.2 |
Health officer | 41 | 19.6 | |
Pharmacist + Physician + Public Health Specialist | 17 | 8.1 | |
Years of service | 1 to 3 years | 66 | 31.6 |
4 to 6 years | 74 | 35.4 | |
Above 6 years | 69 | 33.0 | |
TB related years of service | Less than 1 year | 107 | 51.2 |
2 to 3 years | 49 | 23.4 | |
Above 3 years | 53 | 25.4 | |
Training on Xpert | No | 113 | 54.1 |
Yes | 96 | 45.9 |