Table 3 Comparison of demographics and mean dentists’ opinion scores on the use of social media
From: The use of social media for professional purposes among dentists in Saudi Arabia
Variables | Mean ± SDa | p value |
|---|---|---|
Age in years | ||
< 35 years | 12.5 ± 1.8 | 0.721 |
≥ 35 years | 12.4 ± 1.9 | |
Gender | 0.638 | |
Male | 12.4 ± 1.9 | |
Female | 12.5 ± 1.6 | |
Qualification | 0.613 | |
Consultant/specialist | 12.3 ± 1.9 | |
General dental practitioner | 12.5 ± 1.9 | |
Resident/graduate research | 12.5 ± 1.7 | |
Dental intern | 12.7 ± 1.7 | |
Work setting of the main job | ||
Private | 12.6 ± 1.8 | 0.410 |
Governmental | 12.4 ± 1.8 | |
Both (private and governmental) | 11.9 ± 1.6 | |
Academic | 12.6 ± 1.8 | |
Working hours per week | ||
1–19 h | 12.6 ± 1.6 | |
20–34 h | 12.4 ± 1.9 | 0.014* |
35–49 h | 12.5 ± 1.7 | |
50 + h | 11.6 ± 1.8 | |