Table 1.
Summary of findings from demographic characteristics of nurses
| Characteristics | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 73 | 45.60 |
| Female | 87 | 54.40 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 85 | 53.10 |
| Married | 75 | 46.90 |
| Educational qualification | ||
| Professional certificate | 35 | 21.90 |
| Diploma | 82 | 51.30 |
| Degree | 38 | 23.80 |
| Specialist certificate | 5 | 3.00 |
| Professional rank | ||
| Enrolled nurse | 33 | 20.60 |
| Staff nurse/midwife | 37 | 23.10 |
| Senior staff nurse/midwife | 42 | 26.30 |
| Nursing/midwifery officer | 24 | 15.00 |
| Senior nursing officer | 16 | 10.00 |
| Principal nursing officer | 6 | 3.80 |
| Pediatric nurse | 2 | 1.20 |
| Unit of work | ||
| Children’s ward | 21 | 13.10 |
| Emergency ward | 27 | 16.90 |
| Female ward | 21 | 13.10 |
| Male ward | 31 | 19.40 |
| Outpatient department | 26 | 16.30 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | 11 | 6.90 |
| Maternity ward | 23 | 14.30 |
Sample size (N) = 160; professional experience (minimum = 1 year, maximum = 22 years, mean = 4.64 years, SD = 3.95 years); age (minimum = 22 years, maximum = 52 years, mean age = 31.20 years, SD = 5.25 years).