Table 2 Sociodemographic characteristics of dental students from a Peruvian university
Variable | Category | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Female | 199 | 63.8 |
Male | 113 | 36.2 | |
Age group | < 24 years | 174 | 55.8 |
≥ 24 years | 138 | 44.2 | |
Year of study | 3rd year | 117 | 37.5 |
4th year | 108 | 34.6 | |
5th year | 87 | 27.9 | |
Marital status | Unmarried | 276 | 88.5 |
Married | 36 | 11.5 | |
Place of origin | Capital city | 221 | 70.8 |
Province | 91 | 29.2 | |
Area of residence | Urban | 291 | 93.3 |
Rural | 21 | 6.7 |