Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of the Participants
Variables | Sample (n = 603) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–29 years | 390 | 64.7 |
30–49 years | 206 | 34.2 |
50+ years | 7 | 1.2 |
Gender | ||
Male | 173 | 28.7 |
Female | 428 | 71 |
Others | 2 | 0.3 |
Level of Education | ||
Diploma Level | 155 | 25.7 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 307 | 50.9 |
Master’s Degree or Above | 141 | 23.4 |
Marital Status | ||
Single | 311 | 51.6 |
Married | 286 | 47.4 |
Divorced or Widow | 6 | 1 |
Profession | ||
Nurse | 342 | 56.7 |
Doctor | 158 | 26.2 |
Paramedics | 103 | 17.1 |
Work Experience | ||
Less than 2 years | 198 | 32.8 |
2 to 5 years | 186 | 30.8 |
More than 5 years | 219 | 36.3 |
Source of Information | ||
Social Media | 524 | 43.5 |
Television | 288 | 23.9 |
Official Websites | 393 | 32.6 |
Place of Work | ||
Private Hospital | 335 | 55.5 |
Government Hospital | 165 | 27.4 |
Semi-government or University hospitals | 103 | 17.1 |
IPC Training | ||
Yes | 264 | 43.8 |
No | 339 | 56.2 |
Online Course | ||
Yes | 172 | 28.5 |
No | 431 | 71.5 |