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Table 1 Distribution of professionals by their socio-demographic characteristic in ARS health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia, May 1–30, 2019 (n = 592)

From: Non-pharmacological labor pain management and associated factor among skilled birth attendants in Amhara Regional State health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia

Characteristics

Frequency (n)

Percent (%)

Age

  

20–29

489

81.1

30–39

90

15.2

 > 40

18

3

Sex

  

Male

356

60.1

Female

236

39.9

Religion

  

Orthodox

563

95.1

Muslim

26

4.4

Others*

3

.5

Profession

  

Midwife

506

85.5

Medical Doctor

36

6.2

Nurse

26

4.4

Emergency surgery

24

4

Level of education

  

Degree

320

54.1

Diploma

212

35.8

Master

29

4.9

Resident

24

4.1

Gynecologist

7

1.2

Year of experience

  

1–5

361

61

6–9

208

35.1

 > = 10

23

3.9

Type of health institution

  

Referral hospital

196

33.1

General hospital

47

7.9

Primary hospital

193

32.6

Health center

156

26.4

  1. *Protestant and catholic