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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of participants

From: Motivation, responsibilities, and experiences of HIV/AIDS counselors in the Volta Region of Ghana: a descriptive phenomenological study

Background Characteristics

Frequency

Percent (%)

Sex

  

Male

6

37.5

Female

10

62.5

Age

  

< 30

5

31.3

30–40

8

50.0

41 and above

3

18.7

Ethnicity

  

Ewe

11

68.8

Ga

1

6.3

Guan

2

12.5

Kassena

1

6.2

Krobo

1

6.2

Religion

  

Christian

16

100.0

Marital status

  

Divorced

1

6.3

Married

6

37.5

Single

9

56.2

Professionally trained as a counselor

  

Yes

10

62.5

No

6

37.5

Working experience

  

3–5 years

9

56.3

6–9 years

4

25.0

10 years and above

3

18.7

Highest level of education

  

Diploma

8

50.0

Degree

7

43.8

Masters

1

6.2