Table 1 Summary of demographic characteristics of healthcare students
Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
 16–20 | 210 | 74.2 |
 21–25 | 73 | 25.8 |
Gender | ||
 Male | 59 | 20.8 |
 Female | 224 | 79.2 |
Course (Non-nursing) | 108 | 38.2 |
 Bachelor of Medicine | 16 | 5.6 |
 Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) | 56 | 19.8 |
 Diploma in Physiotherapy | 14 | 5 |
 Diploma in Occupational Therapy | 12 | 4.2 |
 Diploma in Dental Hygiene Therapy | 5 | 1.8 |
 Diploma in Social Work | 5 | 1.8 |
Course (Nursing) | 175 | 61.8 |
 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 25 | 8.8 |
 Diploma of Nursing | 150 | 53 |
Relatives in healthcare professions | Â | Â |
 No | 188 | 66.4 |
 Yes | 95 | 33.6 |