Table 1 Demographic characteristics of MLPs responding to the Provider Survey
Demographic characteristics | Number (%) | Cadre | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Female | 627 (74) | Enrolled nurses | 5 (0.6) |
Age 26–55 years | 716 (85) | Registered nurses | 150 (18) |
Full-time employment | 717 (85) | Enrolled midwife | 247 (30) |
Permanent employment status | 804 (95) | Registered midwife | 20 (2) |
Employed in government facility | 744 (88) | Enrolled public health nurse | 58 (7) |
Highest level of training is certificate/diploma | 469 (55)/230 (27) | Registered public health nurse | 11 (1.3) |
Highest level of basic education is standard 7/form 4 | 210 (25)/ 547 (65) | UAP | 179 (21) |
Mean length of time at facility | 8.2Â years | Clinical officer | 99 (12) |
Mean tenure as a health worker | 15.4Â years | Assistant medical officer | 68 (8) |