Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of study participants (n=229)
| Variables | Categories | Frequencies, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 2 (0.87) |
| Female | 227 (99.13) | |
| Age (years) | 20-30 | 149 (65.06) |
| 31-40 | 66 (28.82) | |
| > 40 | 14 (6.12) | |
| Qualification | GNM | 118 (51.52) |
| B.Sc. | 106 (46.28) | |
| M.Sc. | 5 (2.20) | |
| Work experience (years) | <1 | 8 (3.49) |
| 1-10 | 199 (86.90) | |
| >10 | 22 (9.61) |
GNM: General Nursing and Midwifery (diploma course); B.Sc.: Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (graduate degree); M.Sc.: Master of Sciences in Nursing (postgraduate degree)