Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of entry-level students (n = 184) and recent graduates (n = 156)
From: Career expectations and the motivating factors for studying dentistry in Libya
Variable | Entry-level students | Recent graduates | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | ||
Sex | Male | 45 | 24.5 | 23 | 14.7 |
Female | 139 | 75.5 | 133 | 85.3 | |
Father education | University or higher | 99 | 53.8 | 97 | 62.2 |
Less than University | 85 | 46.2 | 59 | 37.8 | |
Mother education | University or higher | 110 | 59.8 | 83 | 53.2 |
Less than University | 71 | 38.6 | 73 | 46.8 | |
Have a relative in dentistry | Yes | 71 | 38.6 | 40 | 25.6 |
No | 110 | 59.8 | 116 | 74.4 | |