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Table 1 Characteristics of MCH nurses participating in survey and interviews

From: Obesity prevention in early life: an opportunity to better support the role of Maternal and Child Health Nurses in Australia

Characteristics

Survey (n = 56)

Interview (n = 16)

Number (%)

Number (%)

Gender

  

Female (n = 51)

51 (100)

16 (100)

Age (years) (n = 51)

  

20-29

2 (3.9)

0 (0)

30-39

3 (5.9)

1 (6.3)

40-49

11 (21.6)

4 (25.0)

50-59

25 (49.0)

9 (56.3)

60+

10 (19.6)

2 (12.5)

Years working in profession (n = 51)

  

0-5

15 (29.4)

8 (50.0)

6-10

7 (13.7)

1 (6.3)

11-15

14 (27.5)

3 (18.8)

16-20

3 (5.9)

0 (0)

20+

12 (23.5)

4 (25.0)

Working hours (n = 51)

  

Full time

14 (27.5)

6 (37.5)

Part time

37 (72.5)

10 (62.5)