Table 1.
The sociodemographic characteristics of healthcare professionals working at public health facilities in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 501).
| Variables | Categories | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ≤ 29 years | 173 | 34.5 |
| 30–39 years | 267 | 53.3 | |
| ≥40 years | 61 | 12.2 | |
| Sex | Male | 251 | 50.1 |
| Female | 250 | 49.9 | |
| Religion | Muslim | 184 | 36.7 |
| Orthodox | 172 | 34.3 | |
| Protestant | 145 | 28.9 | |
| Marital status | Married | 222 | 44.3 |
| Single | 200 | 39.9 | |
| Divorced/Separated | 54 | 10.8 | |
| Widowed | 25 | 5.0 | |
| Educational status | Diploma/Level 4 | 192 | 38.3 |
| Degree | 291 | 58.1 | |
| Masters | 18 | 3.6 | |
| Profession type | Nurse | 238 | 47.5 |
| Midwife | 50 | 10.0 | |
| Laboratory | 55 | 11.0 | |
| Pharmacy | 53 | 10.6 | |
| Public Health (HO) | 38 | 7.6 | |
| Others*a | 67 | 13.4 | |
| Work Experience | ≤ 5 years | 123 | 24.6 |
| 6–11 years | 204 | 40.7 | |
| >11 years | 174 | 34.7 | |
| Residence area | Urban | 328 | 65.5 |
| Rural | 173 | 34.5 |
Others*a = Specialist., medical doctor, IESO, anesthesia and Physiotherapy.