Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of mental health care providers working at public referral hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Socio-demographic characteristics | Number (n = 413) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
 Male | 230 | 55.69 |
 Female | 183 | 44.31 |
Age | ||
 20–29 years | 248 | 60.05 |
 30–39 years | 148 | 35.84 |
  > 39 years | 17 | 4.12 |
Educational status | ||
 Diploma | 57 | 13.8 |
 Bachelor degree | 239 | 57.87 |
 Master’s degree | 44 | 10.65 |
 Others | 73 | 17.68 |
Year of experience | ||
  < 5 years | 271 | 65.62 |
 5–10 years | 97 | 23.49 |
  > 10 years | 45 | 10.90 |
Type of profession | ||
 Psychiatrist | 11 | 2.66 |
 Psychologist | 29 | 7.02 |
 Psychiatry professional | 142 | 34.38 |
 Social worker | 21 | 5.08 |
 General practitioner | 26 | 6.30 |
 Nurse | 101 | 24.46 |
 Others | 83 | 20.10 |
Salary | ||
  < 1500 ETB | 17 | 4.12 |
 1500–3500 ETB | 27 | 6.54 |
 3500–5500 ETB | 87 | 21.07 |
  > 5500 ETB | 282 | 68.28 |