Table 1.
Socio-demographic Characteristics of Nurses in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Hospitals, Western Ethiopia, April 2018 (N=209)
| Variable | Frequency (N=209) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 107 | 51.2 |
| Female | 102 | 48.8 |
| Age | ||
| 20–29 | 145 | 69.4 |
| 30–39 | 61 | 29.2 |
| >40 | 3 | 1.4 |
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 107 | 51.2 |
| Muslim | 53 | 25.4 |
| Protestant | 47 | 22.5 |
| Catholic | 2 | 1 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 124 | 59.3 |
| Single | 83 | 39.7 |
| Divorced | 1 | 0.5 |
| Widowed | 1 | 0.5 |
| Level of qualification | ||
| Certificate | 1 | 0.5 |
| Diploma | 113 | 54.1 |
| Bachelor degree | 95 | 45.5 |
| Non-pharmacological education | ||
| Yes | 85 | 40.7 |
| No | 124 | 59.3 |
| Monthly income | ||
| <3170 ETB | 54 | 25.8 |
| 3171–3999 ETB | 102 | 48.8 |
| >4000 ETB | 53 | 25.4 |
Abbreviation: ETB, Ethiopian Birr.