Research Article

Hypertension Education Intervention with Ugandan Nurses Working in Hospital Outpatient Clinic: A Pilot Study

Table 1

Demographic characteristics.

Variable

Age, mean (SD)46.7 (5.9)
Sex, % females100%
Years employed, mean (SD)2.8 (4.1)
Level of education, %
 Certificate28.6%
 Diploma71.4%
Highest position attained, %
 Assistant in charge14.3%
 Enrolled nurse14.3%
 In charge domiciliary14.3%
 Nursing officer (NO)42.9%
 NO in charge14.3%

NO is a registered nurse at diploma level.
NO is a double trained registered nurse with an administrative role similar to charge nurse.
SD: standard deviation.