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Table 1 Main problems associated with current teaching practices in gerontology

From: Perceptions on the importance of gerontological education by teachers and students of undergraduate health sciences

Problems

Students N (%)

Teachers N (%)

Theoretical

39/122 (32)*

2/26 (8)

Methodological

34/122 (28)*

2/26 (8)

Motivational

18/122 (15)

4/26 (15)

Attitudinal

16/122 (13)

11/26 (42)**

Access to literature

15/122 (12)

0/26 (0)

Previous education

11/122 (9)

9/26 (36)**

  1. Chi-square test: *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01