Table 1 Demographic and professional characteristics of participants (n = 444)
Variables | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Region | ||
West Bank | 131 | 29.5 |
Gaza Strip | 313 | 70.5 |
Sector | ||
Governmental | 323 | 72.7 |
Non-governmental | 121 | 27.3 |
Gender | ||
Male | 341 | 76.8 |
Female | 103 | 23.2 |
Age | ||
≤ 30 years | 211 | 47.5 |
> 30 years | 233 | 52.5 |
Job category | ||
Physician | 142 | 32.0 |
Nurse | 161 | 36.3 |
Administrative/support | 141 | 31.7 |
Experience in EDs | ||
< 5 years | 250 | 56.3 |
5–9 years | 111 | 25.0 |
≥ 10 years | 83 | 18.7 |
Level of education | ||
< Bachelor’s | 144 | 32.4 |
≥ Bachelor’s | 300 | 67.6 |