Table 4.
Opinions about the university environment (n = 913) by age group
| Statements about the university environment | <30 years n (%) | ≥30 years n (%) | Total n (%) | Χ2 (df) | Cramer’s V | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I believe the university should promote the health of its students and staff | ||||||
| Agree | 372 (47.2) | 373 (47.3) | 745 (94.8) | 2.689 (1) | 0.058 | 0.101 |
| Disagree | 27 (3.4) | 16 (2.0) | 43 (5.5) | |||
| I believe the university should regulate the sale of unhealthy products on its campuses | ||||||
| Agree | 230 (29.2) | 263 (33.4) | 493 (62.6) | 8.351 (1) | 0.103 | 0.004 |
| Disagree | 169 (21.4) | 126 (16.0) | 295 (37.4) | |||
| I believe the university should regulate the promotion of unhealthy products on its campuses. | ||||||
| Agree | 307 (39.0) | 325 (41.2) | 632 (80.2) | 5.412 (1) | 0.083 | 0.020 |
| Disagree | 92 (11.7) | 64 (8.1) | 156 (19.8) | |||
| I believe the university should promote healthier products. | ||||||
| Agree | 349 (44.3) | 359 (45.6) | 708 (89.8) | 5.015 (1) | 0.080 | 0.025 |
| Disagree | 50 (6.3) | 30 (3.8) | 80 (10.2) | |||
| I believe that products such as SSBs are harmful for the environment. | ||||||
| Agree | 275 (34.9) | 290 (36.8) | 565 (71.7) | 3.075 (1) | 0.062 | 0.080 |
| Disagree | 124 (15.7) | 99 (12.6) | 223 (28.3) | |||
Chi-square tests of proportion used to compare opinions about the university environment according to age group
P: bolded indicates significant associations