Socio-demographic characteristics among medical laboratory professionals in public hospitals of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia, from May 1-June 1, 2022 (n = 153).

Table 1: Socio-demographic characteristics among medical laboratory professionals in public hospitals of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia, from May 1-June 1, 2022 (n = 153).

Variables	Categories	Frequency, N = 153	Percentage (%)
Sex	Male	88	57.5
Sex	Female	65	42.5
Marital Status	Single	85	55.6
	Married	64	41.8
	Divorced	2	1.3
	Widowed	2	1.3
Educational status	Diploma	11	7.2
	Bachelor’s degree	121	79.1
	Master’s degree	21	13.7
Service Years	0-5 years	78	51.0
	6-10 years	67	43.8
	11-15 years	2	1.3
	> 16 years	6	3.9
Average working hours per week (including duty-time)	35-40	19	12.4
	41-45	14	9.2
	46-50	5	3.3
	50-60	38	24.8
	> 60	77	50.3