Table 1.
Characteristics of participants
| Participants | n | % |
|---|---|---|
|
Age (years) | ||
| 20 - 24 |
23 |
79.3 |
| 25 - 29 |
4 |
13.7 |
| >30 |
2 |
7 |
|
Female |
16 |
50 |
|
Preparatory Training | ||
| none |
19 |
63.3 |
| civilian service in medicine* |
5 |
16.6 |
| nursing |
4 |
13.3 |
| paramedic† |
2 |
6.6 |
|
Number of Semesters | ||
| 5 - 6 Semester |
24 |
71 |
| 7 - 8 Semester |
2 |
6.7 |
| 9 - 12 Semester | 4 | 13.3 |
* In Germany up until 2011, all male adolescents were required to serve 9 months either in the military or in civil service (the latter often in medical or social institutions). We have included here only service in medical institutions.
† While waiting for a university placement or during civilian service, some students are trained as paramedics.