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. 2023 Sep 25;15(9):e45912. doi: 10.7759/cureus.45912

Table 5. Factors affecting participants’ level of practice regarding burn injuries.

Characteristics Practices score (6) Median (IQR) P-value
Gender
Female 3 (2.3) 0.659
Male 3 (2.4)
Age
19-21 3 (2.4) 0.296
22-29 3 (2.3)
30-39 3 (2.3)
40-50 3 (2.4)
>50 3 (3.4)
Nationality
Non-Saudi 2 (2.3) <0.001
Saudi 3 (2.4)
Educational level
Primary 2 (2.4) 0.208
Intermediate 2 (2.3)
High school 3 (2.4)
University 3 (2.4)
Employment
Student 3 (2.3) <0.001
Medical Field Student 3 (3.4)
Government sector employee 3 (2.4)
Privet sector employee 3 (2.4)
Self-employed 2 (2.3)
Unemployed 2.5 (2.3)
Monthly income
<10,000 SAR 3 (2.3) 0.023
10,000-20,000 SAR 3 (2.4)
21,000-30,000 SAR 3 (3.4)
>30,000 SAR 3 (2.4)
With children/adolescents/teenagers (under 18 years) living at home
Yes 3 (2.4) 0.83
No 3 (2.4)
Participated in the burn training course
Yes 3 (2.4) 0.015
No 3 (2.3)
Do you have a first-degree relative in the medical field?
Yes 3 (2.3) 0.351
No 3 (2.4)
Have you ever experienced a burn injury before to yourself or your family?
Yes 3 (2.4) 0.202
No 3 (2.4)