Table 2 Respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics of medical and dental students in Nigeria (N = 320)
VARIABLES | FREQUENCY N = 320 | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
Geopolitical Zone | ||
North Central Nigeria North East Nigeria North West Nigeria South East Nigeria South South Nigeria South West Nigeria | 81 19 25 06 19 170 | 25.3 5.9 7.8 1.9 5.9 53.1 |
Course of study | ||
Medicine Dentistry | 182 138 | 56.9 43.1 |
Year of Study | ||
Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year Sixth Year | 90 65 51 40 74 | 28.1 20.3 15.9 12.5 23.1 |
Age | ||
17–24 years 25–29 years 30–34 years 35–40 years | 255 62 02 01 | 79.7 19.4 0.6 0.3 |
Sex | ||
Male Female | 153 167 | 47.8 52.2 |