Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the nurses
Demographics Characteristics | |
|---|---|
N (%) | |
Gender | |
Male | 3 (12) |
Female | 21 (88%) |
Age group | |
1 (25–30) | 4 (17%) |
2 (31–36) | 5 (21%) |
3 (37–42) | 4 (17%) |
4 (43–48) | 3 (12%) |
5 (49+) | 8 (33%) |
Marital status | |
Married | 13 (54%) |
Single | 5 (21%) |
Divorced | 3 (13%) |
In a relationship / Cohabitating | 2 (8%) |
Widow | 1 (4%) |
Race | |
Black African | 14 (58%) |
Coloured | 8 (34%) |
Indian | 1 (4%) |
White | 1 (4%) |
Education | |
Certificate in nursing | 2 (8%) |
Diploma in nursing | 13 (54%) |
Degree in nursing | 9 (38%) |
Current position | |
Nursing sister | 5 (21%) |
Enrolled nurse | 11 (46%) |
Registered nurse | 6 (25%) |
Registered midwife | 2 (8%) |
Total | 24 (100%) |