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Table 1 Characteristics of respondents (n = 151)

From: Perceived challenges and opportunities arising from integration of mental health into primary care: a cross-sectional survey of primary health care workers in south-west Ethiopia

Characteristics

N (%)

Sex

Female

84 (55.6)

Age

(Years)

Mean (SD) 27 (6.18)

Religious affiliation

Orthodox Christian

73 (48.3)

Muslim

58 (38.4)

Protestant

15 (9.9)

Catholic

4 (2.6)

Others

1 (0.7)

Marital status

Single

87 (57.6)

Married

55 (36.4)

Divorced or widowed

8 (5.3%)

Educational level

Diploma

108 (71.5)

Degree

43 (28.5)

Field of study

Diploma clinical nurse

102 (67.5)

Health officer

29 (19.2)

Degree clinical nurse

14 (9.3)

Midwife

6 (4.0)

Year of work experience

1 – 2

43 (28.5)

3 – 5

31 (20.5)

> 5

77 (51.0)

Pre-service training in mental health

Yes

137 (90.7)