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Table 1 The distribution of the respondents according to demographic characteristics (N = 85)

From: Knowledge and practices of nurses regarding nosocomial infection control measures in private hospitals in Sana’a City, Yemen

Demographic details

Total n (%)

Age (in years)

 < 25

24 (28.2)

 25+

61 (71.8)

Gender

 Male

52 (61.2)

 Female

33 (38.8)

Level of education

 Diploma degree

51 (60.0)

 Bachelor degree

34 (40.0)

Current position

 Staff nurse

81 (95.3)

 Head nurse

4 (4.7)

Duration of working experience

 ≤ 5 years

48 (56.5)

 > 5 years

37 (43.5)

Course training on infection control

 Yes

55 (64.7)

 No

30 (35.3)

Working experience in infection control

 Yes

67 (78.8)

 No

18 (21.2)