TABLE 1.
Demographic profile of the participants (n = 809)
| Characteristic | Frequency (f) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 107 | 13.20% |
| Female | 702 | 86.80% |
| Years of experience | ||
| Below 1 year | 65 | 8.00% |
| 1–5 years | 525 | 64.90% |
| 6–10 years | 219 | 27.10% |
| More than 10 years | 0 | 0.00% |
| Religion | ||
| Islam | 353 | 43.60% |
| Roman Catholic | 376 | 46.50% |
| Hinduism | 80 | 9.90% |
| Highest educational attainment | ||
| Nursing | 89 | 11.00% |
| Bachelor | 697 | 86.20% |
| Masters | 23 | 2.80% |
| Doctorate | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unit of assignment | ||
| Regular ward | 286 | 35.40% |
| Department | 95 | 11.70% |
| Special unit | 428 | 52.90% |