Research Article
Extent of East-African Nurse Leaders’ Participation in Health Policy Development
| | | 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% |
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