Table 1.
Demographics of the study’s participants
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 255 | 61.2 |
| Male | 162 | 38.8 |
| Age | ||
| <25 years | 84 | 20.1 |
| 25-35 years | 151 | 36.2 |
| 36-45 years | 87 | 20.9 |
| >45 years | 95 | 22.8 |
| Nationality | ||
| UAE national | 64 | 15.3 |
| Arab Expat | 183 | 43.9 |
| Non-Arab | 170 | 40.8 |
| Profession | ||
| Physicians and nurses | 244 | 58.7 |
| Other HCPs | 172 | 41.3 |
| Health Authority | ||
| DOH | 181 | 43.5 |
| DHA | 96 | 23.1 |
| MOH | 139 | 33.4 |
| Smoking Status | ||
| Never | 267 | 64.2 |
| Current | 84 | 20.2 |
| Past smoker | 65 | 15.6 |