Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and departmental affiliation of 306 health sciences students of Haramaya University, 2011
| Demographic characteristics | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sex: |
|
|
| Male |
189 |
6l.8 |
| Female |
117 |
38.2 |
| Total |
306 |
100 |
| Age: |
|
|
| 18-24 yrs |
182 |
59.5 |
| 25-31 yrs |
116 |
37.9 |
| ≥32 yrs |
8 |
2.6 |
| Total |
306 |
100 |
| Programmes/departments of students: |
|
|
| Medical laboratory |
8 |
2.6 |
| Nursing |
55 |
18.0 |
| Health officer |
105 |
34.3 |
| Environmental health |
6 |
2.0 |
| Psychiatric nursing |
13 |
4.2 |
| Medicine |
54 |
17.6 |
| Midwifery |
28 |
9.2 |
| Pharmacy |
28 |
9.2 |
| Public health (post-graduates) |
9 |
2.9 |
| Total | 306 | 100 |