Table 1 Distribution of the studied sample according to demographic and professional characteristics (n = 341)

Age

 20–30

159

46.6

 > 30–40

82

24.0

 > 40–50

72

21.1

 > 50

28

8.2

Mean ± SD

33.56 ± 9.97

Gender

 Male

129

37.8

 Female

212

62.2

Years of experience in nursing

 < 5

138

40.5

 5-<10

62

18.2

 10-<20

44

12.9

 ≥ 20

97

28.4

Mean ± SD

12.01 ± 10.86

Years of experience in operating theatres

 < 5

168

44.3

 5-<10

61

17.9

 10-<20

41

12.0

 ≥ 20

71

20.8

Mean ± SD

9.76 ± 9.37

Qualification

 Diploma

125

36.7

 Bachelor

161

47.2

 Specialized diploma

30

8.8

 Masters

17

5.0

 PhD

8

2.3

Marital status

 Single

113

33.1

 Married

183

53.7

 Widowed

25

7.3

 Divorced

20

5.9

Attending workshop

 Yes

173

50.7

 No

168

49.3