Table 2 Characteristics of health workers providing PMTCT services in Mbale District Eastern Uganda
Characteristic | Frequency n = 24 n (%) |
|---|---|
Sex | |
Male | 07 (29) |
Female | 17 (71) |
Health worker category | |
Doctor | 02 (08) |
Clinical officer | 03 (13) |
Nurse/midwife | 15 (62) |
Counsellor | 04 (17) |
Length of involvement in PMTCT | |
Less than 2 years | 04 (17) |
2-5 years | 15 (62) |
More than 5 years | 05 (21) |
Ever attended training on PMTCT | |
Yes | 21 (87) |
No | 03 (13) |
Would like more training on PMTCT (all yes) | 24 (100) |
Respondents by level/type of health facility | |
Mbale Hospital | 6(25) |
TASO | 5(21) |
HC IVs | 3(12) |
HC IIIs | 10(42) |