Table 1: Socio demographic characteristics of skilled obstetric care givers working at labor wards in Sidama Region selected public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 346).

Table 1: Socio demographic characteristics of skilled obstetric care givers working at labor wards in Sidama Region selected public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 346).

Characteristics		Count	Percent (%)
Age of respondent	<= 24	66	19.1%
	25-34	245	70.8%
	>= 35	35	10.1%
Sex	Male	138	39.9%
Sex	Female	208	60.1%
Religion	Orthodox	157	45.4%
	Muslim	13	3.8%
	Protestant	163	47.1%
	Other	13	3.8%
Profession	Medical doctors	54	15.6%
	Health officer, nurse	19	5.5%
	Midwives	245	70.8%
	IESO	28	8.1%
Level of education	Diploma	69	19.9%
	BSC	213	61.6%
	MSC and above	64	18.5%
Year of clinical experience	<= 5	244	70.5%
	6-10	81	23.4%
	>= 11	21	6.1%

Medical doctors = Gp, residents and gynecologist; Other = Catholic & seventh day Adventist.