Table 1 Distribution of the study sample according to socio-demographic characteristics
From: Contemporary public image of the nursing profession in Saudi Arabia
Sociodemographic characteristics, n = 502 | Frequency | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 106 | 21.1 |
Female | 396 | 78.9 | |
Age in years | 15- | 166 | 33.1 |
20- | 223 | 44.4 | |
25+ | 113 | 22.5 | |
Mean ± SD | 22.9 ± 6.8 | ||
Marital status | Married | 99 | 19.7 |
Unmarried | 403 | 80.3 | |
Education | Below secondary | 23 | 4.6 |
Secondary (High school) | 106 | 21.1 | |
* University or higher | 373 | 74.3 | |
House | Private | 352 | 70.1 |
Rented | 150 | 29.9 | |
Female nurse in the family | Yes | 149 | 29.7 |
No | 353 | 70.3 | |