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Table 3 Background characteristics of healthcare workers participated in the study (n = 62). Percent distribution of health care workers by types of facilities, IHM project 2017

From: Preparedness of health facilities in managing hypertension & diabetes mellitus in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: a cross sectional study

 Cadre

Total n (%)

Hospitals (n = 23) n (%)

Health Centers (n = 17) n (%)

Dispensaries (n = 22) n (%)

 Clinical Officers (CO)

30 [48.4]

9 [39.1]

11 [64.7]

10 [45.5]

 General physician

11 [17.7]

9 [39.1]

2 [11.8]

=0 [0]

 Assistant Medical Officer (AMO)

8 [12.9]

5 [21.7]

4 [23.5]

0 [0]

 Enrolled Nurse

4 [6.5]

0 [0]

0 [0]

4 [18.2]

 Clinic Attendant

3 [4.8]

0 [0]

0 [0]

3 [13.6]

 Registered Nurse

3 [4.8]

0 [0]

0 [0]

3 [13.6]

 Nursing Assistant

3 [4.8]

0 [0]

0 [0]

2 [9.1]

 Total

62 [100]

23 [100]

17 [100]

22 [100]