Table 2 Characteristics of the male nurses from Macau and Mainland (N = 24)
Characteristics | Males from Macau (12) | Males from Mainland (12) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Age-median and range (year) | 27.2 (23–33) | 28.7 (23–33) | 27.9 (23–33) |
Years of employment-median and range | 5.2 (1–11) | 5.4 (1.5–10) | 5.3 (1–11) |
Marital status | |||
Single | 7 (58.3%) | 6 (50.0%) | 13 (54.2%) |
Married | 5 (41.7%) | 5 (41.7%) | 10 (41.7%) |
Divorce | 0 (0%) | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (4.1%) |
aCurrent employment | |||
ER | 5 (41.6%) | 2 (16.7%) | 7 (29.2%) |
ICU | 2 (16.7%) | 5 (41.6%) | 7 (29.2%) |
HU | 2 (16.7%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (8.3%) |
OR | 0 (0%) | 3 (25.0%) | 3 (12.5%) |
Other | 3 (25.0%) | 2 (16.7%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Positions | |||
Head-nurse (or nurse specialist) | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (8.3%) | 2 (8.3%) |
Group-head | 1 (8.3%) | 4 (33.3%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Staff nurse | 10 (83.4%) | 7 (58.4%) | 17 (70.9%) |