Table 2 Baseline characteristics of homecare staff (N = 154)
Baseline characteristic | Nursing team members (n = 65) | Domestic workers (n = 89) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years), mean (SD) | 47.8 (12.4) | 47.9 (10.7) |
Sex (female), n (%) | 62 (95.4) | 88 (98.8) |
Educational level, n (%)a | ||
 Low | 18 (27.7) | 62 (69.7) |
 Intermediate | 38 (58.5) | 25 (28.1) |
 High | 9 (13.8) | 2 (2.2) |
Job function, n (%) | ||
 Registered nurse | 23 (35.4) | – |
 Certified nurse assistant | 34 (52.3) | – |
 Nurse aid | 8 (12.3) | – |
Work experience (years), mean (SD) | 16.8 (12.3) | 11.1 (8.3) |
Working hours per week, mean (SD) | 23.7 (6.4) | 16.7 (5.5) |