Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19
| Variable | Frequency (n = 1,466) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 20–39 | 1,080 | 73.7 |
| 40–59 | 380 | 25.9 |
| ≥ 60 | 6 | 0.4 |
| Gender of HCWs | ||
| Male | 634 | 43.2 |
| Female | 832 | 56.8 |
| Cadre of HCWs | ||
| Doctors | 741 | 50.5 |
| Nurses | 564 | 38.5 |
| Paramedic | 41 | 2.8 |
| Health assistants | 55 | 3.8 |
| Administrative staff | 22 | 1.5 |
| Others* | 43 | 2.9 |
| Local government area of residence of HCWs | ||
| Egor | 783 | 53.4 |
| Ovia north east | 297 | 20.3 |
| Oredo | 286 | 19.5 |
| Ikpoba-Okha | 87 | 5.9 |
| Uhunmwonde | 13 | 0.9 |
HCWs = healthcare workers.
*
Others include cleaning and laundry personnel, X-ray technicians, phlebotomists, nutritionists, social workers, physical therapists, laboratory personnel, cleaners, porters, and catering staff.