Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of the Registered Nurses in Iran (N = 190)
| Variable | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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| Age | ||
| ≤25 years | 43 | 22.6 |
| 26–35 years | 93 | 48.9 |
| 36–45 years | 49 | 25.8 |
| ≥46 years | 2 | 1.1 |
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| Nursing experience | ||
| ≤10 years | 129 | 67.9 |
| 11–20 years | 52 | 27.4 |
| 21 years or more | 6 | 3.2 |
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| Gender | ||
| Female | 158 | 83.2 |
| Male | 30 | 15.9 |
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| Highest nursing degree | ||
| Bachelor's | 175 | 92 |
| Master's | 12 | 6.3 |
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| Prior experience in health care area | ||
| Yes | 154 | 81.1 |
| No | 29 | 15.3 |
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| Primary area of practice | ||
| Acute care | 186 | 97.9 |
| Community health center | 2 | 1.1 |
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| Interaction with health care professionals for personal reasons | ||
| Yes | 146 | 76.8 |
| No | 44 | 23.2 |
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| If “yes” to the previous question, how often is the frequency of the interaction? | ||
| Very often | 38 | 20 |
| Usually | 73 | 38.4 |
| Rarely | 29 | 15.3 |
Note. Numbers do not always total to 190 or 100% because of missing data.