Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of HCWs in Gondar town, Ethiopia, 2018
Variables (N = 422) | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 221 | 52.4 |
Female | 201 | 47.6 |
Age | ||
18–24 | 14 | 3.3 |
25–35 | 192 | 45.5 |
≥ 36 | 216 | 51.2 |
Religion | ||
Orthodox | 236 | 55.9 |
Muslim | 125 | 29.6 |
Protestant | 49 | 11.6 |
Others+ | 12 | 2.8 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 92 | 21.8 |
Married | 316 | 74.9 |
Separated/divorced/widowed | 14 | 3.3 |
Educational level | ||
First degree (BSc, MD) | 174 | 41.2 |
Masters (not medical) and specialists | 248 | 58.8 |
Monthly salary in BIRR | ||
≤ 4000 | 140 | 33.2 |
4001–4999 | 148 | 35 |
≥ 5000 | 134 | 31.8 |
Profession | ||
Nurse | 168 | 39.8 |
Midwives | 138 | 32.7 |
Laboratory technologists | 64 | 15.2 |
Dentists | 3 | .7 |
Surgeon | 16 | 3.8 |
Others* | 33 | 7.8 |
Work experience | ||
< 5 years | 194 | 46 |
5–10 years | 104 | 24.6 |
> 10 years | 124 | 29.4 |