Table 1 Sample characteristics
Variable | valid (n)* | n (%)** |
|---|---|---|
Age [mean ± SD] | 305 | 25.0 ± 3.7 |
Female gender | 306 | 209 (68.3) |
In a relationship | 302 | 149 (49.3) |
Has children | 297 | 20 (6.7) |
At least one parent with higher education degree | 299 | 235 (78.6) |
Being a physician’s child | 306 | 74 (24.2) |
Family or friends in general practice | 307 | 85 (27.7) |
Family or friends working as an office-based physician | 306 | 118 (38.6) |
Mainly grown up in … | 306 | |
… big city | 108 (35.3) | |
… small town | 100 (32.7) | |
… rural area | 98 (32.0) | |
Previously completed education in a medical occupation | 304 | 75 (24.7) |
Has already worked in social/ medical field | 297 | 110 (37.0) |