Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of nurses in Gondar town,, Ethiopia, 2018 (N = 422)
Variables | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 195 | 46.2 |
Female | 227 | 54.8 |
Age | ||
≤ 24 | 36 | 8.5 |
25–35 | 307 | 72.7 |
> 35 | 79 | 18.7 |
Religion | ||
Orthodox | 250 | 59.2 |
Muslim | 118 | 28.0 |
Protestant | 54 | 12.8 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 159 | 37.8 |
Married | 229 | 54.2 |
Separated/divorced/widowed | 34 | 8.0 |
Educational level | ||
Diploma | 234 | 55.4 |
First degree (BSc) | 124 | 29.3 |
Masters degree | 64 | 15.2 |
Monthly salary in BIRR | ||
≤ 3500 | 148 | 35.1 |
3501–4500 | 73 | 17.3 |
> 4500 | 201 | 47.6 |