Table 2 Demographic characteristics of focus group participants and key informants (n = 17)
Variable | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 4 | 23.5 |
Female | 13 | 76.5 |
Age (Mean = 41.5, SD = 14.6) | ||
20 to 30 | 6 | 35.3 |
31 to 40 | 3 | 17.6 |
41 to 50 | 2 | 11.8 |
51 or greater | 6 | 35.3 |
Qualification | ||
Degree nurse | 3 | 17.6 |
Diploma nurse | 8 | 47.1 |
Associate Nurse | 6 | 35.3 |
Overall experience (Median = 10.0, IQR = 22) | ||
10 or less | 9 | 52.9 |
11 to 20 | 1 | 5.9 |
21 to 30 | 3 | 17.6 |
31 or greater | 4 | 23.5 |
Position | ||
Matron | 1 | 5.9 |
Assistant matron | 2 | 11.8 |
Supervisor | 1 | 5.9 |
Head nurse | 6 | 35.3 |
Staff nurse | 7 | 41.2 |