Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents and sources of information (n = 429).
| Characteristics | Frequency (n = 429) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 21.4 ± 2.8 | |
| ≤20 | 162 | 38% |
| 21–25 | 240 | 56% |
| ≥26 | 27 | 6% |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 412 | 96% |
| Married | 17 | 4% |
| Year of Study | ||
| Year 1 (Bachelor’s level) | 90 | 21% |
| Year 2 | 116 | 27% |
| Year 3 | 189 | 44% |
| Year 4 | 20 | 5% |
| Year 5 | 14 | 3% |
| Field of education | ||
| Biology Science | 167 | 39% |
| Chemistry Science | 41 | 10% |
| Physics Science | 30 | 7% |
| Computer Science | 18 | 4% |
| Economic Science | 80 | 19% |
| Legal Science | 29 | 7% |
| Letter | 64 | 15% |
| Source of information | ||
| A friend | 73 | 17% |
| A family member | 46 | 11% |
| A health facility | 12 | 3% |
| Media | 114 | 27% |
| Social network | 150 | 35% |
| Other | 34 | 8% |