Table 2 Participant Demographics
From: Knowledge of healthcare providers regarding breastfeeding preterm infants in mainland China
Healthcare providers (n = 180) | n | % | Healthcare providers (n = 180) | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Sex | ||||
≤ 25 | 45 | 25.0 | Male | 6 | 3.3 |
26–30 | 66 | 36.7 | Female | 174 | 96.7 |
>30 | 69 | 38.3 | Institution | ||
Professional titlea | General hospital | 145 | 80.6 | ||
Junior | 144 | 80.0 | Specialized hospital | 35 | 19.4 |
Intermediate | 31 | 17.2 | Leaders | ||
Senior | 5 | 2.8 | Yes | 14 | 7.8 |
Years of service in NICU | No | 166 | 92.2 | ||
≤ 5 | 113 | 62.8 | Total Offspring | ||
6–10 | 45 | 25.0 | None | 95 | 52.8 |
>10 | 22 | 12.2 | One | 76 | 42.2 |
Educational Background | Two or more | 9 | 5.0 | ||
Junior college | 62 | 34.4 | Preterm offspring | ||
Undergraduate | 99 | 55.0 | Yes | 5 | 2.8 |
Postgraduate or PhD | 19 | 10.6 | No | 175 | 97.2 |
Profession | Personal breastfeeding experience | ||||
Physician | 35 | 19.4 | Yes | 80 | 44.4 |
Nurse | 145 | 80.6 | No | 5 | 2.8 |