Risk perception and psychological state of healthcare workers in referral hospitals during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Uganda

Table 1 Characteristics of respondents during a study to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers early in the COVID-19 epidemic, Uganda (N = 328)

Characteristic	Total (N = 328)
Characteristic	Number	Percent
Health facility location
Jinja	88	27
Entebbe	81	25
Arua	72	22
Kabale	57	17
Mulago	30	9.1
Age in years
18–35	174	53
≥ 36	154	47
Sex
Male	172	52
Female	156	48
Cadre of healthcare workers
Nurse	116	35
Support staff*	86	26
Doctor	52	14
Clinical officer	30	9.0
Midwife	21	6.4
Laboratory personnel	17	5.2
Pharmacist	5	1.5
Radiographer	1	0.3
Category by patient contact
Direct contact group	242	74
Indirect contact group	86	26
Had provided direct care to suspected COVID-19 case	186	57
Had provided direct care to confirmed COVID-19 case	151	46
Years of experience
< 5	124	38
5–10	89	27
> 10	115	35
Hours worked per week
≤ 40	120	37
> 40	208	63
Highest level of qualification
None	11	3.4
Certificate	77	23
Diploma	101	31
Degree	110	34
Masters	15	4.6
Others (Post-Masters’ and PhD Fellowships)	14	4.3
Marital status
Single	120	36
Married/living with a partner	199	61
Separated/divorced	9	2.7
Has child or children	225	69
With whom the healthcare worker stays at home
Family	212	65
Alone	90	27
Others	26	7.9

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