Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of health professionals (n = 226) at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia, Feb–Mar 2018
| Socio-demography characteristics | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| 20–24 | 38 (16.8) |
| 25–29 | 106 (46.9) |
| 30–34 | 44 (19.5) |
| ≥ 35 | 38 (16.8) |
| Gender | |
| Female | 106 (46.9) |
| Male | 120 (53.1) |
| Level of education | |
| Diploma | 21 (9.3) |
| Bachelor of Science/first degree | 161 (71.2) |
| Medical doctor | 36 (16) |
| Specialist (in medicine) | 8(3.5) |
| Occupation | |
| Nurse | 133 (58.8) |
| Laboratory technician/technologist | 21 (9.3) |
| Pharmacy | 19 (8.4) |
| Medical doctor | 40 (17.7) |
| Others* | 13 (5.8) |