Extent of East-African Nurse Leaders’ Participation in Health Policy Development

Table 1

Demographic data (𝑛=37).

		Number	Percentage
Countries	Kenya	16	43.2%
	Tanzania	15	40.5%
	Uganda	6	16.2%
Setting	Urban centers	21	57%
	Rural centers	16	43%
Organizations	Nursing regulatory bodies	6	16.2%
	Ministry of Health (or equivalent); (CNO/deputy CNO, provincial matrons)	17	45.9%
	National nurses’ professional associations	4	10.8%
	Universities	10	27%
Age	>40 years	33	89%
	<40 years	4	11%
Gender	Female	23	62%
	Male	14	38%
Education	Degree	26	70%
	Diploma	11	30%
Years of experience in; nursing	>15 years	32	86%
	<15 years	5	14%
Years of experience in; current position	>5 years	10	27%
	Up to 5 years	27	73%