Table 3.

Perceptions related to the importance of gerontology in health sciences

Perception	Students N (%)	Teachers N (%)
It is important to include gerontological content in the curriculum	69/122 (57)	15/26 (58)
Education on ageing matters is essential in my profession	50/122 (41)*	5/26 (19)
Academic content on ageing matters is relevant in the teaching of health sciences	18/122 (15)	2/26 (8)
Teachers need further training on ageing matters	39/122 (32)	11/26 (42)
The direct contact with elderly populations is essential for students in health sciences	79/122 (65)	13/26 (50)
Teachers should pursue postgraduate studies in geriatrics and gerontology	44/122 (36)	12/26 (46)
There is a need for interdisciplinary work in the field of gerontology	55/122 (45)*	6/26 (23)
I do not like to work with elderly populations	4/122(3)	1/26 (4)

Chi-square test: *p < 0.05